How far is New Brunswick, NJ from Woodland Park, NJ?

The driving distance from New Brunswick, NJ to Woodland Park, NJ is about 38 miles (61.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.95 mi
00h 59m
Flight
30.96 mi
49.83 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.96 mi
Kilometers
49.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.95 mi
Kilometers
61.07 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Return by in New Brunswick
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Brunswick
2026-04-22T23:02
Arrive Woodland Park
Thu, Apr 23, 12:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Brunswick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kenilworth
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From New Brunswick
19 mi
00h 29m
To Woodland Park
19 mi
00h 29m

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
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Brunswick and Woodland Park.

  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

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    2305 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    23.4 mi · 32 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Woodland Park, Little Falls

    623 ft · 24 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Browertown Road

    2094 ft · 1 min · Browertown Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Avenue

    661 ft · 31 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Overmount Avenue

    1712 ft · 1 min · Overmount Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Pershing Place

    1127 ft · 55 sec · Pershing Place

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Alexandria Court

    110 m · 16 sec · Alexandria Court

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alexandria Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Brunswick and Woodland Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
27 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
23.4 mi · 62%
US 1 North
7.58 mi · 20%
State Route 3
2.38 mi · 6%
NJ 3 West
0.72 mi · 2%
State Route 18
0.6 mi · 2%
Livingston Avenue
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

23.4 mi · 00h 32m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenilworth
00h 29m from New Brunswick
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Brunswick and Rain Showers Likely near Woodland Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Brunswick to Woodland Park?

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.1 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from New Brunswick and 19 miles from Woodland Park.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.48 one way or $10.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Brunswick and Rain Showers Likely near Woodland Park.

Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth

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 Kenilworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.9 mi away

City Hall Park

New York , NY
Broadway &, Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, United States
Rating 4.5/5 10,716 reviews Tourist attraction,City park,Park
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

City Hall Wedding Photographer by Dolce Vita

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenilworth.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

9 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Brunswick and Woodland Park. Straight-line distance: 30.96 mi (49.83 km).

New Brunswick

#1 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population56,182
Coordinates40.4862200, -74.4518200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Woodland Park

#2 Woodland Park

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Population12,655
Coordinates40.8898200, -74.1948700
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: New Brunswick (-74.45182, 40.48622)
End: Woodland Park (-74.19487, 40.88982)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.34 gal
5.07 L · about $5.48
Round trip
$10.95
2.68 gal · 10.14 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.48 $10.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.16 $12.33
Premium $4.95 $6.64 $13.28
Diesel $5.98 $8.01 $16.03

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 Woodland Park. The current time is 23:02:21.

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.