How far is Lafayette, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Lafayette, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
58 mi
01h 06m
Flight
42.92 mi
69.08 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.92 mi
Kilometers
69.08 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58 mi
Kilometers
93.34 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Sun, Sep 20, 11:37 AM EDT
Return by in Lafayette
Sun, Sep 20, 12:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lafayette
2026-09-20T10:31
Arrive Woodbridge
Sun, Sep 20, 11:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lafayette
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
Monroe
NJ

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

From Lafayette
29 mi
00h 33m
To Woodbridge
29.1 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Meadows Road

    39 m · 10 sec · Meadows Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lafayette Road

    11.4 mi · 17 min · Lafayette Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Rt 15 South

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Rt 15 South

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York

    1.4 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  6. 6

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

    732 ft · 18 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on I 287 South: Morristown, Somerville

    1168 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 24 East: Springfield

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    9.3 mi · 11 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 East: Holland Tunnel, New York City, Newark

    1877 ft · 29 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East Local: Newark

    1220 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    3.4 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP South

    3153 ft · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.6 mi · 14 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  18. 18

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

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Newark

    2177 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Street East

    63 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Quality Way

    966 ft · 30 sec · Quality Way

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1409 ft · 37 sec · Green Street

  24. 24

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

    3266 ft · 2 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lafayette 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
25 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lafayette Road
11.4 mi · 20%
Garden State Parkway
10.6 mi · 18%
NJ 24 East
10 mi · 17%
Christopher Columbus Highway
8.6 mi · 15%
Rt 15 South
3.76 mi · 6%
I 287 South
3.59 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Lafayette Road

Turn left onto Lafayette Road

11.4 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 33m from Lafayette
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lafayette to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29 miles from Lafayette and 29.1 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.08 one way or $18.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Lafayette and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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 Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Monroe
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.2 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 Monroe.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lafayette and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 42.92 mi (69.08 km).

Lafayette

#1 Lafayette

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey

Population2,352
Coordinates41.0984300, -74.6885000
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Meadows Road (-74.688769, 41.098565)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.75 L · about $9.08
Round trip
$18.17
4.1 gal · 15.5 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $9.08 $18.17
Mid-grade $4.99 $10.22 $20.44
Premium $5.27 $10.80 $21.60
Diesel $6.43 $13.19 $26.37

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Lafayette and Woodbridge. The current time is 10:31:23.

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.