How far is Bernardsville, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Bernardsville, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.6 miles (30 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
34.86 mi
00h 40m
Flight
18.62 mi
29.97 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.62 mi
Kilometers
29.97 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.86 mi
Kilometers
56.1 km
Drive Time
00h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 12:32 PM EDT
Return by in Bernardsville
Wed, Sep 23, 1:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bernardsville
2026-09-23T11:52
Arrive Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 12:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bernardsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Bound Brook
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Bernardsville
16.4 mi
00h 20m
To Woodbridge
18.5 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bernardsville and Woodbridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bernardsville and Woodbridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Olcott Square

    41 m · 6 sec · Olcott Square

  2. 2

    Continue on Mount Airy Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Mount Airy Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Mount Airy Road

    765 ft · 17 sec · Mount Airy Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South: Somerville

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    19.8 mi · 23 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Street East

    63 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Quality Way

    966 ft · 30 sec · Quality Way

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1409 ft · 37 sec · Green Street

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward CR 604 East: Green Street

    3266 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bernardsville and Woodbridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
25.7 mi · 74%
US 1 North
3.88 mi · 11%
Mount Airy Road
2.13 mi · 6%
CR 604 East
0.62 mi · 2%
Green Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Quality Way
0.18 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Keep slight left

19.8 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 40m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.3 mi
18.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bound Brook
00h 20m from Bernardsville
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Bernardsville and Partly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bernardsville to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.1 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

South Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.4 miles from Bernardsville and 18.5 miles from Woodbridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 18.6 miles (30 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.43 one way or $10.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Bernardsville and Partly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near South Bound Brook

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Bound Brook, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Bound Brook.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

10 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

27 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bernardsville and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 18.62 mi (29.97 km).

Bernardsville

#1 Bernardsville

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population7,556
Coordinates40.7187100, -74.5693200
Altitude121
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Olcott Square (-74.569349, 40.718707)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.23 gal
4.66 L · about $5.43
Round trip
$10.87
2.46 gal · 9.32 L
Estimated CO2
10.9 kg one way
Round trip: 21.9 kg / 48 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $5.43 $10.87
Mid-grade $4.97 $6.11 $12.22
Premium $5.26 $6.47 $12.94
Diesel $6.47 $7.95 $15.90

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Bernardsville and Woodbridge. The current time is 11:52:38.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.