How far is Fairfield, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Fairfield, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Fairfield and Woodbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fairfield and Woodbridge.
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Start on Alan Drive
56 m · 11 sec · Alan Drive
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Turn right onto Craig Place
108 m · 17 sec · Craig Place
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Turn right onto Hollywood Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Hollywood Avenue
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Take the ramp right
541 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South
1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Newark
2177 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Green Street East
63 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Quality Way
966 ft · 30 sec · Quality Way
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Turn right onto Green Street
1409 ft · 37 sec · Green Street
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Take the exit slight left toward CR 604 East: Green Street
3266 ft · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairfield and Woodbridge.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
21.8 mi · 00h 31m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Fairfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Fairfield to Woodbridge?
The road trip is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Fairfield and 17.6 miles from Woodbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.45 one way or $10.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Fairfield and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Irvington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irvington.
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Fairfield and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 22.56 mi (36.31 km).
#1 Fairfield
Township in Cumberland County, New Jersey
| Population | 7,459 |
| Coordinates | 40.8837100, -74.3059800 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbridge
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 99,430 |
| Coordinates | 40.5576000, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.40 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $6.50 | $13.01 |
| Diesel | $6.45 | $7.99 | $15.99 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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