How far is Plainfield, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Plainfield, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Clear
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Plainfield and Woodbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Plainfield and Woodbridge.
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Start on Leland Avenue
1726 ft · 51 sec · Leland Avenue
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Turn left onto North Avenue
2901 ft · 1 min · North Avenue
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Turn right onto Terrill Road
1057 ft · 36 sec · Terrill Road
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Turn left onto La Grande Avenue
3220 ft · 2 min · La Grande Avenue
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Turn right onto South Martine Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · South Martine Avenue
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Continue on Lake Avenue
3 mi · 7 min · Lake Avenue
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Turn right onto Saint Georges Avenue
2.7 mi · 6 min · Saint Georges Avenue
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Continue on Amboy Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue
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Turn right onto Green Street
19 m · 2 sec · Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Plainfield and Woodbridge.
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.
Lake Avenue
Continue on Lake Avenue
3.02 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Clear leaving Plainfield and Sunny near Woodbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Plainfield to Woodbridge?
The road trip is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Plainfield and 5.8 miles from Woodbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.77 one way or $3.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Clear around Plainfield and Sunny near Woodbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Iselin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iselin.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Plainfield and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 8.31 mi (13.38 km).
#1 Plainfield
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 50,011 |
| Coordinates | 40.6337100, -74.4073700 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbridge
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 99,430 |
| Coordinates | 40.5576000, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 18 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.42 | $1.77 | $3.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $1.98 | $3.97 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $2.47 | $4.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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