How far is Rahway, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Rahway, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.83 mi
00h 10m
Flight
3.51 mi
5.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.51 mi
Kilometers
5.65 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.83 mi
Kilometers
7.77 km
Drive Time
00h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 11:56 AM EDT
Return by in Rahway
Wed, Sep 23, 12:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rahway
2026-09-23T11:46
Arrive Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 11:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:10 AM to 7:10 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Rahway
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Avenel
NJ

Town in New Jersey, United States

From Rahway
2.1 mi
00h 05m
To Woodbridge
2.7 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Rahway Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Wednesday
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 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 Rahway and Woodbridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Elm Avenue

    138 m · 22 sec · Elm Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Irving Street

    1021 ft · 35 sec · Irving Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto East Milton Avenue

    138 m · 14 sec · East Milton Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    551 ft · 15 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    70 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on New Brunswick Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · New Brunswick Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rahway 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
10 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
208.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saint Georges Avenue
2 mi · 41%
New Brunswick Avenue
1.06 mi · 22%
Amboy Avenue
0.63 mi · 13%
Irving Street
0.19 mi · 4%
Main Street
0.15 mi · 3%
Elm Avenue
0.09 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Saint Georges Avenue

Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue

2 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 10m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.3 mi
3.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Avenel
00h 05m from Rahway
Leave By
8:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Rahway 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 Rahway to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km) and usually takes 00h 10m 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?

Avenel is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.1 miles from Rahway and 2.7 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.75 one way or $1.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Avenel

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 Avenel and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

17 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rahway and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 3.51 mi (5.65 km).

Rahway

#1 Rahway

City in Union County, New Jersey

Population29,832
Coordinates40.6081600, -74.2776500
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Elm Avenue (-74.277656, 40.608206)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.17 gal
0.64 L · about $0.75
Round trip
$1.50
0.34 gal · 1.28 L
Estimated CO2
1.5 kg one way
Round trip: 3 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $0.75 $1.50
Mid-grade $4.97 $0.84 $1.69
Premium $5.26 $0.89 $1.79
Diesel $6.47 $1.10 $2.20

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Rahway and Woodbridge. The current time is 11:46:23.

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.