How far is Glen Gardner, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Glen Gardner, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 45.4 miles (73 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
45.35 mi
00h 48m
Flight
35.72 mi
57.49 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.72 mi
Kilometers
57.49 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.35 mi
Kilometers
72.98 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Fri, Sep 25, 5:06 PM EDT
Return by in Glen Gardner
Fri, Sep 25, 5:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen Gardner
2026-09-25T16:17
Arrive Woodbridge
Fri, Sep 25, 5:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Glen Gardner
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Somerville
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Glen Gardner
21.7 mi
00h 24m
To Woodbridge
23.6 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Friday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glen Gardner and Woodbridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Gardner Lane

    9 m · 2 sec · Gardner Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1227 ft · 57 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Sanatorium Road

    115 m · 21 sec · Sanatorium Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark

    1479 ft · 36 sec · ramp to I-78/US 22 East

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    12.2 mi · 14 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville

    2692 ft · 35 sec · Ramp to I-287

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Somerville

    1.3 km · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    19.5 mi · 23 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Street East

    63 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Quality Way

    966 ft · 30 sec · Quality Way

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1409 ft · 37 sec · Green Street

  15. 15

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

    3266 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
20.3 mi · 45%
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
12.2 mi · 27%
US 1 North
3.88 mi · 9%
CR 604 East
0.62 mi · 1%
Green Street
0.27 mi · 1%
Ramp to I-287
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight left

19.5 mi · 00h 23m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Somerville
00h 24m from Glen Gardner
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Glen Gardner 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 Glen Gardner to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 45.4 miles (73 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Somerville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.7 miles from Glen Gardner and 23.6 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.04 one way or $14.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Glen Gardner and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Somerville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Somerville, 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 Somerville.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

29 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen Gardner and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 35.72 mi (57.49 km).

Glen Gardner

#1 Glen Gardner

Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Population1,910
Coordinates40.6967700, -74.9407200
Altitude140
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Gardner Lane (-74.940919, 40.696836)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 73 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.6 gal
6.06 L · about $7.04
Round trip
$14.07
3.2 gal · 12.12 L
Estimated CO2
14.2 kg one way
Round trip: 28.4 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $7.04 $14.07
Mid-grade $4.95 $7.93 $15.85
Premium $5.24 $8.39 $16.78
Diesel $6.45 $10.32 $20.63

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Glen Gardner and Woodbridge. The current time is 16:17:54.

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.