How far is Northvale, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Northvale, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
49.8 mi
01h 00m
Flight
35.64 mi
57.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.64 mi
Kilometers
57.36 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.8 mi
Kilometers
80.14 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 10:58 AM EDT
Return by in Northvale
Wed, Sep 23, 11:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Northvale
2026-09-23T09:58
Arrive Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 10:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Northvale
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
North Arlington
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Northvale
19.8 mi
00h 30m
To Woodbridge
30 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
16 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Livingston Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Livingston Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Knickerbocker Road

    2639 ft · 48 sec · Knickerbocker Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto High Street

    1303 ft · 22 sec · High Street

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Old Hook Road

    904 ft · 23 sec · Old Hook Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Schraalenburgh Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Degraw Avenue

    2305 ft · 50 sec · Degraw Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South

    1627 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: The Ridgefields

    1963 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    1.8 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2.6 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.2 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport

    1329 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    2169 ft · 27 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1-9 South: Newark, Economy Parking, North Area

    753 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 South, NJ 21, US 22: Newark

    2591 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Executive Drive

    140 m · 11 sec · Executive Drive

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2990 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

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

    821 ft · 25 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue

    2802 ft · 1 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Northvale 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
32 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
10.3 mi · 21%
Carlton Street
6.52 mi · 13%
Executive Drive
4.93 mi · 10%
Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 6%
Teaneck Road
2.9 mi · 6%
Livingston Street
2.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

7.18 mi · 00h 10m

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
01h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.1 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Arlington
00h 30m from Northvale
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Northvale 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 Northvale to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

North Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Northvale and 30 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.1 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.78 one way or $15.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near North Arlington

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 North Arlington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.1 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 6.7 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 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 6.7 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 North Arlington.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

25 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Northvale and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 35.64 mi (57.36 km).

Northvale

#1 Northvale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,923
Coordinates41.0064900, -73.9490300
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Livingston Street (-73.949142, 41.006527)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.65 L · about $7.78
Round trip
$15.57
3.52 gal · 13.3 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $7.78 $15.57
Mid-grade $4.96 $8.73 $17.47
Premium $5.27 $9.27 $18.53
Diesel $6.46 $11.37 $22.75

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Northvale and Woodbridge. The current time is 09:58:13.

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.