How far is East Rutherford, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from East Rutherford, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.93 mi
00h 38m
Flight
21.47 mi
34.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.47 mi
Kilometers
34.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.93 mi
Kilometers
48.16 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Thu, Nov 12, 3:21 AM EST
Return by in East Rutherford
Thu, Nov 12, 4:00 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Rutherford
2026-11-12T02:42
Arrive Woodbridge
Thu, Nov 12, 3:21 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Rutherford
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Newark
NJ

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

From East Rutherford
12.6 mi
00h 19m
To Woodbridge
17.4 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 13 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Rutherford and Woodbridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Boiling Springs Avenue

    38 m · 10 sec · Boiling Springs Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paterson Avenue

    841 ft · 21 sec · Paterson Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hackensack Street

    2736 ft · 58 sec · Hackensack Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Meadow Road

    1800 ft · 40 sec · Meadow Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight right

    2520 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Newark

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 58 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark

    2212 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South

    590 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 South: Newark

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35: Rahway, The Amboys

    821 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue

    2802 ft · 1 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Rutherford 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21 South
14.1 mi · 47%
Carlton Street
6.52 mi · 22%
NJ 3 West
1.14 mi · 4%
Amboy Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
Saint Georges Avenue
0.53 mi · 2%
Hackensack Street
0.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 21 South

Merge slight left

9.35 mi · 00h 15m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
21.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 19m from East Rutherford
Leave By
7:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving East Rutherford and Rain near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from East Rutherford to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.6 miles from East Rutherford and 17.4 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around East Rutherford and Rain near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.4 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 1.6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

1 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

4 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Rutherford and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 21.47 mi (34.56 km).

East Rutherford

#1 East Rutherford

Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA

Population9,646
Coordinates40.8339900, -74.0970900
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Boiling Springs Avenue (-74.097224, 40.834066)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.55
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $4.28 $8.55
Mid-grade $4.67 $4.95 $9.89
Premium $4.98 $5.28 $10.55
Diesel $6.27 $6.65 $13.30

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between East Rutherford and Woodbridge. The current time is 02:42:50.

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.