How far is Kenilworth, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Kenilworth, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 13 miles (20.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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
12.97 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.22 mi
13.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.22 mi
Kilometers
13.23 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.97 mi
Kilometers
20.88 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 2:26 PM EDT
Return by in Kenilworth
Wed, Sep 23, 2:45 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kenilworth
2026-09-23T14:08
Arrive Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 2:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Kenilworth
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
Rahway
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey

From Kenilworth
6.5 mi
00h 09m
To Woodbridge
6.5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Kenilworth Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Wednesday
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North 22nd Street

    676 ft · 32 sec · North 22nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    978 ft · 44 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Michigan Avenue

    582 ft · 23 sec · North Michigan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Kenilworth Boulevard

    1768 ft · 1 min · Kenilworth Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1614 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    7.8 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Newark

    2177 ft · 53 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Street East

    63 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Quality Way

    966 ft · 30 sec · Quality Way

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1409 ft · 37 sec · Green Street

  14. 14

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

    3266 ft · 2 min

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kenilworth 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
115.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
7.77 mi · 60%
US 1 North
1.5 mi · 12%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 10%
CR 604 East
0.62 mi · 5%
Kenilworth Boulevard
0.33 mi · 3%
GSP Toll South
0.31 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

7.77 mi · 00h 11m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
8.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rahway
00h 09m from Kenilworth
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Kenilworth 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 Kenilworth to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 13 miles (20.9 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Rahway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.5 miles from Kenilworth and 6.5 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.03 one way or $4.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Kenilworth and Partly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Rahway

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 Rahway and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rahway.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

19 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kenilworth and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 8.22 mi (13.23 km).

Kenilworth

#1 Kenilworth

Town in New Jersey

Population8,153
Coordinates40.6764900, -74.2907000
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: North 22nd Street (-74.290574, 40.676503)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 21 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.46 gal
1.73 L · about $2.03
Round trip
$4.06
0.92 gal · 3.46 L
Estimated CO2
4.1 kg one way
Round trip: 8.2 kg / 18 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $2.03 $4.06
Mid-grade $4.97 $2.29 $4.57
Premium $5.26 $2.42 $4.84
Diesel $6.47 $2.97 $5.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kenilworth and Woodbridge. The current time is 14:08:14.

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.