How far is Paramus, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Paramus, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
37.23 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.89 mi
46.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.89 mi
Kilometers
46.49 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.23 mi
Kilometers
59.92 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Wed, Jul 22, 1:12 AM EDT
Return by in Paramus
Wed, Jul 22, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paramus
2026-07-22T00:25
Arrive Woodbridge
Wed, Jul 22, 1:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paramus
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
Kearny
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Paramus
17.1 mi
00h 23m
To Woodbridge
20.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jul 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jul 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1279 ft · 2 min

  2. 2

    Turn right

    59 m · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left

    39 m · 10 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Country Club Road

    29 m · 7 sec · Country Club Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Country Club Road

    2889 ft · 2 min · Country Club Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Midland Avenue

    2011 ft · 49 sec · Midland Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1019 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2591 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points

    2485 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Garfield

    1654 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

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

    821 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue

    2802 ft · 1 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paramus and Woodbridge.

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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 46 West
20.3 mi · 54%
Carlton Street
6.52 mi · 18%
Garden State Parkway
3.82 mi · 10%
Midland Avenue
1.07 mi · 3%
Amboy Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
Country Club Road
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

US 46 West

Keep slight left

14.3 mi · 00h 20m

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 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kearny
00h 23m from Paramus
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Paramus and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paramus to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Paramus and 20.1 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Paramus and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Kearny

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 Kearny and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7 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 9 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 2.7 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 9 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 Kearny.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

27 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paramus and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 28.89 mi (46.49 km).

Paramus

#1 Paramus

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population26,063
Coordinates40.9445400, -74.0754200
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.07536, 40.944588)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.95 $6.49 $12.98
Diesel $5.98 $7.83 $15.67

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 · Jul 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Paramus and Woodbridge. The current time is 00:25:23.

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.