How far is Harrison, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Harrison, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
24.79 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.68 mi
23.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.68 mi
Kilometers
23.63 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.79 mi
Kilometers
39.9 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Fri, Sep 25, 2:26 PM EDT
Return by in Harrison
Fri, Sep 25, 2:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harrison
2026-09-25T13:56
Arrive Woodbridge
Fri, Sep 25, 2:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Harrison
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Elizabeth
NJ

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Harrison
8.2 mi
00h 14m
To Woodbridge
16.6 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
17 mph N
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 Harrison and Woodbridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Harrison and Woodbridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Harrison Avenue

    7 m · 5 sec · Harrison Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South

    1.4 km · 2 min · Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South

  3. 3

    Continue on Jackson Street

    2596 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lafayette Street

    80 m · 11 sec · Lafayette Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Van Buren Street

    3208 ft · 2 min · Van Buren Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Street

    1607 ft · 32 sec · South Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South, I 78, I 95, NJTP: Newark Airport

    1259 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 59 sec

  9. 9

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

    1196 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight right onto Spring Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

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

    821 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue

    2802 ft · 1 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harrison 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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
80.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carlton Street
6.52 mi · 26%
US 1 South
4.1 mi · 17%
Spring Street
2.2 mi · 9%
Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South
0.88 mi · 4%
Amboy Avenue
0.63 mi · 3%
Van Buren Street
0.61 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Carlton Street

Continue straight

3.54 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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.1 mi
14.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabeth
00h 14m from Harrison
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Harrison 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 Harrison to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Elizabeth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Harrison and 16.6 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 14.7 miles (23.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.1 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.83 one way or $7.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elizabeth

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 Elizabeth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.9 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 Elizabeth.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Harrison and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 14.68 mi (23.63 km).

Harrison

#1 Harrison

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population20,481
Coordinates40.7464900, -74.1562600
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Harrison Avenue (-74.156275, 40.746546)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.87 gal
3.31 L · about $3.83
Round trip
$7.65
1.74 gal · 6.62 L
Estimated CO2
7.7 kg one way
Round trip: 15.5 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $3.83 $7.65
Mid-grade $4.95 $4.31 $8.62
Premium $5.24 $4.56 $9.12
Diesel $6.45 $5.61 $11.22

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 Harrison and Woodbridge. The current time is 13:56:56.

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.