How far is Pennington, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Pennington, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 38 miles (61.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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
38.01 mi
00h 54m
Flight
30.97 mi
49.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.97 mi
Kilometers
49.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.01 mi
Kilometers
61.17 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 11:08 AM EDT
Return by in Pennington
Thu, Sep 17, 12:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennington
2026-09-17T10:14
Arrive Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 11:08 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennington
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
Heathcote
NJ

Census-designated place in South Brunswick Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

From Pennington
19 mi
00h 27m
To Woodbridge
19 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S
Destination
85°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    38 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Delaware Avenue

    50 m · 13 sec · East Delaware Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Pennington Road

    2754 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Pennington Road

    762 ft · 15 sec · Pennington Road

  6. 6

    Exit the rotary onto Pennington Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Pennington Road

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 South: Princeton

    1708 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit right toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton

    842 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    17.1 mi · 24 min · Brunswick Pike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

    154 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 6 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 11 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Street East

    63 m · 6 sec

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Quality Way

    966 ft · 30 sec · Quality Way

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1409 ft · 37 sec · Green Street

  23. 23

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

    3266 ft · 2 min

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennington 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Brunswick Pike
17.2 mi · 45%
Newark|Newark
11.2 mi · 29%
I 295 South
4.85 mi · 13%
Pennington Road
1.93 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.87 mi · 2%
US 1 North
0.69 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Brunswick Pike

Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

17.1 mi · 00h 24m

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 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Heathcote
00h 27m from Pennington
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Pennington 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 Pennington to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 38 miles (61.2 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Heathcote is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19 miles from Pennington and 19 miles from Woodbridge.

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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.93 one way or $11.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Heathcote

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

24 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennington and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 30.97 mi (49.84 km).

Pennington

#1 Pennington

Borough of New Jersey

Population2,607
Coordinates40.3284400, -74.7907200
Altitude64
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-74.791131, 40.328381)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 61 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
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
5.08 L · about $5.93
Round trip
$11.86
2.68 gal · 10.16 L
Estimated CO2
11.9 kg one way
Round trip: 23.8 kg / 52 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $5.93 $11.86
Mid-grade $4.97 $6.66 $13.33
Premium $5.26 $7.05 $14.10
Diesel $6.20 $8.31 $16.63

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennington and Woodbridge. The current time is 10:14:28.

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.