How far is Hillside, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Hillside, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
15.88 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.33 mi
16.62 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.33 mi
Kilometers
16.62 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.88 mi
Kilometers
25.56 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Mon, Sep 21, 11:48 PM EDT
Return by in Hillside
Tue, Sep 22, 12:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillside
2026-09-21T23:27
Arrive Woodbridge
Mon, Sep 21, 11:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hillside
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
Linden
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Hillside
6.5 mi
00h 10m
To Woodbridge
9.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Monday

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Sep 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
71°F
Monday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Sep 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    22 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    1878 ft · 42 sec · Hillside Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Hillside Avenue

    2125 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2777 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

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

    821 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue

    2802 ft · 1 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillside 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
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
100.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carlton Street
6.52 mi · 41%
Spring Street
2.29 mi · 14%
North Broad Street
1.08 mi · 7%
North Avenue
0.96 mi · 6%
Hillside Avenue
0.76 mi · 5%
Amboy Avenue
0.63 mi · 4%
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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Linden
00h 10m from Hillside
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Light Rain then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hillside 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 Hillside to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Linden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Hillside and 9.4 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.48 one way or $4.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Linden

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 Linden and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.6 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 13.1 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 12.8 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 13.5 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 Linden.

RAIL

Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillside and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 10.33 mi (16.62 km).

Hillside

#1 Hillside

Township of New Jersey

Population21,841
Coordinates40.7012100, -74.2301500
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.229936, 40.701182)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.56 gal
2.12 L · about $2.48
Round trip
$4.96
1.12 gal · 4.24 L
Estimated CO2
5 kg one way
Round trip: 10 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $2.48 $4.96
Mid-grade $4.97 $2.78 $5.57
Premium $5.27 $2.95 $5.90
Diesel $6.46 $3.62 $7.23

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillside and Woodbridge. The current time is 23:27:04.

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.