How far is Glen Ridge, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Glen Ridge, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Ridge and Woodbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Ridge and Woodbridge.
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Start on Argyle Street
50 m · 10 sec · Argyle Street
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Turn right onto Sherman Avenue
702 ft · 34 sec · Sherman Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Belleville Avenue
2447 ft · 55 sec · Belleville Avenue
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Turn right onto Broad Street
1628 ft · 30 sec · Broad Street
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Turn slight left onto Franklin Street
1994 ft · 48 sec · Franklin Street
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Turn slight right onto John F. Kennedy Drive South
1221 ft · 26 sec · John F. Kennedy Drive South
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Take the ramp straight toward GSP South
1854 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
16.8 mi · 24 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 Glen Ridge and Woodbridge.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
16.8 mi · 00h 24m
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 leaving Glen Ridge 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 Glen Ridge to Woodbridge?
The road trip is about 22.8 miles (36.7 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Glen Ridge and 11.4 miles from Woodbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.53 one way or $7.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Glen Ridge and Partly Sunny near Woodbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth
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 Kenilworth.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Ridge and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 17.63 mi (28.38 km).
#1 Glen Ridge
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 7,570 |
| Coordinates | 40.8053800, -74.2037600 |
| Altitude | 66 |
| 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: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.42 | $3.53 | $7.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $3.97 | $7.95 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $4.21 | $8.42 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $5.17 | $10.34 |
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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