How far is Fort Lee, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Fort Lee, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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
35.79 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.12 mi
42.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.12 mi
Kilometers
42.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.79 mi
Kilometers
57.6 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Thu, Oct 15, 11:36 PM EDT
Return by in Fort Lee
Fri, Oct 16, 12:17 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Lee
2026-10-15T22:55
Arrive Woodbridge
Thu, Oct 15, 11:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Fort Lee
10:00 PM EDT
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 Fort Lee
14.6 mi
00h 20m
To Woodbridge
21.2 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph NE
Destination
55°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Lee and Woodbridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Lemoine Avenue

    1971 ft · 37 sec · Lemoine Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Palisade Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Palisade Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight right onto Central Boulevard

    1335 ft · 29 sec · Central Boulevard

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Glen Road

    3042 ft · 1 min · Glen Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Bergen Boulevard

    107 m · 6 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn right

    8 m · 1 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    42 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Bergen Boulevard

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard

    1.2 km · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn right onto 76th Street

    1825 ft · 54 sec · 76th Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue

    5 mi · 7 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 South: Newark

    1014 ft · 25 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pulaski Skyway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals

    1196 ft · 20 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight right onto Spring Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

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

    821 ft · 25 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue

    2802 ft · 1 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fort Lee 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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carlton Street
6.52 mi · 18%
Tonnelle Avenue
5.14 mi · 14%
Pulaski Skyway
3.28 mi · 9%
US 1 South
2.95 mi · 8%
US 1-9 Local South
2.86 mi · 8%
Spring Street
2.2 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Tonnelle Avenue

Turn left onto Tonnelle Avenue

5.04 mi · 00h 07m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 20m from Fort Lee
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Fort Lee and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Lee to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 14.6 miles from Fort Lee and 21.2 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.41 one way or $10.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Fort Lee and Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely 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 5.5 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 7.7 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 1.5 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 7.7 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 Fort Lee and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 26.12 mi (42.03 km).

Fort Lee

#1 Fort Lee

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population38,356
Coordinates40.8509300, -73.9701400
Altitude87
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Lemoine Avenue (-73.970285, 40.850979)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
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.

One-way fuel
1.26 gal
4.78 L · about $5.41
Round trip
$10.82
2.52 gal · 9.56 L
Estimated CO2
11.2 kg one way
Round trip: 22.4 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $5.41 $10.82
Mid-grade $4.88 $6.15 $12.30
Premium $5.18 $6.52 $13.04
Diesel $6.32 $7.96 $15.92

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Lee and Woodbridge. The current time is 22:55:05.

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.