How far is Maywood, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Maywood, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 35.4 miles (57 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
35.43 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.54 mi
42.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.54 mi
Kilometers
42.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.43 mi
Kilometers
57.02 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Thu, Nov 12, 2:30 AM EST
Return by in Maywood
Thu, Nov 12, 3:14 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Maywood
2026-11-12T01:47
Arrive Woodbridge
Thu, Nov 12, 2:30 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Maywood
10:00 PM EST
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
East Newark
NJ

Town

From Maywood
15.5 mi
00h 21m
To Woodbridge
19.9 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph NE
Destination
61°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maywood Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maywood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    1624 ft · 31 sec · Essex Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    806 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Newark

    1298 ft · 32 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 58 sec

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark

    2212 ft · 54 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South

    590 ft · 14 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 South: Newark

    1313 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    9.4 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

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

    821 ft · 25 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue

    2802 ft · 1 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Maywood 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
21 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21 South
14.1 mi · 40%
Carlton Street
6.52 mi · 18%
Essex Street
6.48 mi · 18%
NJ 3 West
1.14 mi · 3%
Maywood Avenue
0.98 mi · 3%
Amboy Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 21 South

Merge slight left

9.35 mi · 00h 15m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Newark
00h 21m from Maywood
Leave By
7:02 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Maywood and Rain near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (57 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

East Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Maywood and 19.9 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.04 one way or $10.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Maywood and Rain near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near East Newark

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 East Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 8.9 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 1.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 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 East Newark.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

2 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Maywood and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 26.54 mi (42.71 km).

Maywood

#1 Maywood

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population9,566
Coordinates40.9026000, -74.0618100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Maywood Avenue (-74.061803, 40.902597)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $5.04
Round trip
$10.09
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $5.04 $10.09
Mid-grade $4.67 $5.83 $11.67
Premium $4.98 $6.22 $12.44
Diesel $6.27 $7.84 $15.68

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Maywood and Woodbridge. The current time is 01:47:14.

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.