How far is Montclair, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Montclair, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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
26.28 mi
00h 33m
Flight
18.96 mi
30.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.96 mi
Kilometers
30.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.28 mi
Kilometers
42.3 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 4:32 PM EDT
Return by in Montclair
Thu, Sep 17, 5:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montclair
2026-09-17T15:58
Arrive Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 4:32 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Montclair
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
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Montclair
13.1 mi
00h 16m
To Woodbridge
13.2 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 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 Montclair and Woodbridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    1745 ft · 50 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Watchung Avenue

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll South

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    20 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  5. 5

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  6. 6

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

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Newark

    2177 ft · 53 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Street East

    63 m · 6 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto Quality Way

    966 ft · 30 sec · Quality Way

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1409 ft · 37 sec · Green Street

  12. 12

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

    3266 ft · 2 min

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montclair 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
13 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
20 mi · 76%
Watchung Avenue
1.57 mi · 6%
US 1 North
1.5 mi · 6%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 5%
CR 604 East
0.62 mi · 2%
Park Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

20 mi · 00h 28m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 16m from Montclair
Leave By
7:22 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Montclair 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 Montclair to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.1 miles from Montclair and 13.2 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.12 one way or $8.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union

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 Union and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12 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 14.1 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 5.7 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 14.1 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 Union.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montclair and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 18.96 mi (30.51 km).

Montclair

#1 Montclair

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population38,509
Coordinates40.8259300, -74.2090300
Altitude93
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Street (-74.209444, 40.826098)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.51 L · about $4.12
Round trip
$8.23
1.86 gal · 7.02 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $4.12 $8.23
Mid-grade $4.98 $4.63 $9.26
Premium $5.27 $4.90 $9.79
Diesel $6.22 $5.79 $11.57

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 Montclair and Woodbridge. The current time is 15:58:40.

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.