How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m 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
11.94 mi
00h 21m
Flight
10.07 mi
16.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.07 mi
Kilometers
16.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.94 mi
Kilometers
19.21 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM EDT
Return by in New Brunswick
Wed, Apr 22, 10:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brunswick
2026-04-22T21:23
Arrive Woodbridge
Wed, Apr 22, 9:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:22 AM to 7:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in New Brunswick
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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From New Brunswick
6 mi
00h 10m
To Woodbridge
6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Woodbridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Delavan Street

    21 m · 9 sec · Delavan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    2998 ft · 1 min · Livingston Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto New Street

    848 ft · 19 sec · New Street

  4. 4

    Continue on New Street

    901 ft · 47 sec · New Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Burnet Street

    835 ft · 16 sec · Burnet Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 South

    724 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    889 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Memorial Parkway

    1500 ft · 23 sec · Memorial Parkway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Route 18

    3148 ft · 1 min · State Route 18

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1183 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    50 m · 3 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Street East

    63 m · 6 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Quality Way

    966 ft · 30 sec · Quality Way

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1409 ft · 37 sec · Green Street

  19. 19

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

    3266 ft · 2 min

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick 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
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
168.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 North
8.53 mi · 71%
CR 604 East
0.62 mi · 5%
State Route 18
0.6 mi · 5%
Livingston Avenue
0.57 mi · 5%
New Street
0.33 mi · 3%
NJ 18 South
0.31 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 1 North

Continue straight

6.9 mi · 00h 11m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.8 mi
10.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 10m from New Brunswick
Leave By
7:46 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Brunswick and Chance Rain Showers near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from New Brunswick and 6 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 10.1 miles (16.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Brunswick and Chance Rain Showers near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Piscataway, 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 Piscataway.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 10.07 mi (16.21 km).

New Brunswick

#1 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population56,182
Coordinates40.4862200, -74.4518200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.42 gal
1.59 L · about $1.72
Round trip
$3.43
0.84 gal · 3.18 L
Estimated CO2
3.7 kg one way
Round trip: 7.5 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.72 $3.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.93 $3.86
Premium $4.95 $2.08 $4.16
Diesel $5.98 $2.51 $5.02

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between New Brunswick and Woodbridge. The current time is 21:23:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.