How far is Readington, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Readington, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m 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
30.29 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.79 mi
38.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.79 mi
Kilometers
38.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.29 mi
Kilometers
48.75 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Fri, Sep 25, 4:56 PM EDT
Return by in Readington
Fri, Sep 25, 5:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Readington
2026-09-25T16:17
Arrive Woodbridge
Fri, Sep 25, 4:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Readington
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
South Bound Brook
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Readington
13.9 mi
00h 19m
To Woodbridge
16.3 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N
Destination
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Readington Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Readington Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Dreahook Road

    2345 ft · 1 min · Dreahook Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Old York Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old York Road

  5. 5

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: New York, Somerville

    140 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 22 East: New York

    945 ft · 27 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 South: Perth Amboy

    2180 ft · 45 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1644 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    3.6 mi · 6 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Street East

    63 m · 6 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Quality Way

    966 ft · 30 sec · Quality Way

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1409 ft · 37 sec · Green Street

  16. 16

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

    3266 ft · 2 min

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Readington 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
13.8 mi · 45%
US 1 North
3.88 mi · 13%
US 22 East
2.54 mi · 8%
Readington Road
0.85 mi · 3%
Old York Road
0.81 mi · 3%
CR 604 East
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 16m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bound Brook
00h 19m from Readington
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Readington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?

South Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Readington and 16.3 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers around Readington and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near South Bound Brook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Bound Brook, 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 South Bound Brook.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

10 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

27 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Readington and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 23.79 mi (38.29 km).

Readington

#1 Readington

Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Population15,863
Coordinates40.5687100, -74.7376600
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.737649, 40.568707)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.07 gal
4.05 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.41
2.14 gal · 8.1 L
Estimated CO2
9.5 kg one way
Round trip: 19 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $4.70 $9.41
Mid-grade $4.95 $5.30 $10.60
Premium $5.24 $5.61 $11.22
Diesel $6.45 $6.90 $13.80

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Readington and Woodbridge. The current time is 16:17:54.

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.