How far is River Edge, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from River Edge, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 37 miles (59.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.05 mi
00h 46m
Flight
28.66 mi
46.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.66 mi
Kilometers
46.13 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.05 mi
Kilometers
59.63 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 3:18 PM EDT
Return by in River Edge
Thu, Sep 17, 4:04 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave River Edge
2026-09-17T14:31
Arrive Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 3:18 PM 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
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in River Edge
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
Harrison
NJ

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

From River Edge
16.5 mi
00h 23m
To Woodbridge
20.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 9 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 River Edge and Woodbridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between River Edge and Woodbridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Concord Drive

    1057 ft · 49 sec · Concord Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bogert Road

    122 m · 21 sec · Bogert Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Manning Avenue

    153 m · 23 sec · Manning Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Kinderkamack Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Kinderkamack Road

  5. 5

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    801 ft · 17 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Hackensack Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on River Street

    2.8 mi · 5 min · River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Bergen Turnpike

    1390 ft · 27 sec · Bergen Turnpike

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Winant Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Winant Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road

    93 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    3186 ft · 50 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.2 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport

    1329 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    2169 ft · 27 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1-9 South: Newark, Economy Parking, North Area

    753 ft · 19 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 South, NJ 21, US 22: Newark

    2591 ft · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left to continue on Executive Drive

    140 m · 11 sec · Executive Drive

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    2990 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  29. 29

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

    821 ft · 25 sec

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue

    2802 ft · 1 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between River Edge 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
33 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
9.73 mi · 26%
Carlton Street
6.52 mi · 18%
Executive Drive
4.93 mi · 13%
River Street
2.8 mi · 8%
I 78
1.4 mi · 4%
I 95 South
1.32 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

7.18 mi · 00h 10m

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 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
28.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Harrison
00h 23m from River Edge
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving River Edge 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 River Edge to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 37 miles (59.6 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?

Harrison is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from River Edge and 20.5 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 28.6 miles (46.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Harrison

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 Harrison and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.4 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 6.6 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 2.6 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 6.6 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 Harrison.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

2 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

25 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between River Edge and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 28.66 mi (46.13 km).

River Edge

#1 River Edge

Town/borough in New Jersey, USA

Population11,563
Coordinates40.9287100, -74.0398600
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Concord Drive (-74.039843, 40.928748)
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
4.95 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.59
2.62 gal · 9.9 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $5.80 $11.59
Mid-grade $4.98 $6.52 $13.04
Premium $5.27 $6.90 $13.79
Diesel $6.22 $8.15 $16.30

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between River Edge and Woodbridge. The current time is 14:31:55.

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.