How far is Matawan, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Matawan, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
12.41 mi
00h 16m
Flight
10.28 mi
16.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.28 mi
Kilometers
16.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
12.41 mi
Kilometers
19.97 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 7:32 PM EDT
Return by in Matawan
Thu, Sep 17, 7:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Matawan
2026-09-17T19:16
Arrive Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 7:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Matawan
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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Matawan
6 mi
00h 08m
To Woodbridge
6.4 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Little Street

    73 m · 15 sec · Little Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    43 m · 9 sec · Jackson Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ravine Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Ravine Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Morristown Road

    1195 ft · 36 sec · Morristown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Matawan Road

    3028 ft · 1 min · Matawan Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp left

    1175 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5.2 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North, US 9 North, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 9 North, I 287, NJ 440: Woodbridge, Staten Island

    1284 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 9 North: Woodbridge

    1837 ft · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 514: Main Street, Woodbridge, All Turns

    856 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    2640 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Amboy Avenue

    1548 ft · 39 sec · Amboy Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left 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 Matawan 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
5.77 mi · 47%
US 9 North
2.31 mi · 19%
Ravine Drive
1.34 mi · 11%
Matawan Road
0.8 mi · 6%
GSP North
0.61 mi · 5%
Main Street
0.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

5.17 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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.1 mi
10.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 08m from Matawan
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Matawan 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 Matawan to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Matawan and 6.4 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.95 one way or $3.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Matawan and Partly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Amboy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Amboy.

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Matawan and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 10.28 mi (16.54 km).

Matawan

#1 Matawan

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population8,607
Coordinates40.4148300, -74.2295900
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Little Street (-74.229623, 40.414787)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.66 L · about $1.95
Round trip
$3.89
0.88 gal · 3.32 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $1.95 $3.89
Mid-grade $4.98 $2.19 $4.38
Premium $5.27 $2.32 $4.63
Diesel $6.22 $2.74 $5.48

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Matawan and Woodbridge. The current time is 19:16:09.

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.