How far is Mountainside, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Mountainside, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
City in Union County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mountainside and Woodbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountainside and Woodbridge.
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Start on the route
123 m · 30 sec
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Turn right
75 m · 19 sec
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Turn left
123 m · 35 sec
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Turn left onto New Providence Road
3064 ft · 2 min · New Providence Road
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Mountain Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Broad Street
59 m · 10 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
2.8 mi · 8 min · Central Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South
1408 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.8 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Newark
2177 ft · 53 sec
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Merge slight left
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Green Street East
63 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Quality Way
966 ft · 30 sec · Quality Way
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Turn right onto Green Street
1409 ft · 37 sec · Green Street
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Take the exit slight left toward CR 604 East: Green Street
3266 ft · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mountainside and Woodbridge.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
3.8 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Mountainside 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 Mountainside to Woodbridge?
The road trip is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 6.4 miles from Mountainside and 6.5 miles from Woodbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Mountainside and Partly Sunny near Woodbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Rahway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rahway.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mountainside and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 8.8 mi (14.16 km).
#1 Mountainside
Town
| Population | 6,876 |
| Coordinates | 40.6723200, -74.3573700 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbridge
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 99,430 |
| Coordinates | 40.5576000, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 21 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.43 | $2.04 | $4.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $2.29 | $4.57 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $2.42 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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