How far is Somerset, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerset, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m 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
14.71 mi
00h 27m
Flight
11.48 mi
18.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.48 mi
Kilometers
18.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
14.71 mi
Kilometers
23.67 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Wed, Oct 14, 2:35 AM EDT
Return by in Somerset
Wed, Oct 14, 3:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerset
2026-10-14T02:08
Arrive Woodbridge
Wed, Oct 14, 2:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Somerset
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Somerset
7.3 mi
00h 13m
To Woodbridge
7.4 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Point Avenue

    717 ft · 33 sec · West Point Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Abbott Road

    966 ft · 44 sec · Abbott Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Belmar Street

    2231 ft · 2 min · Belmar Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Franklin Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Landing Lane

    1469 ft · 25 sec · Landing Lane

  6. 6

    Turn right onto George Street

    2485 ft · 42 sec · George Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 18 South

    1657 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 North: Newark

    1183 ft · 59 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    50 m · 3 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    6.9 mi · 11 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Street East

    63 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Quality Way

    966 ft · 30 sec · Quality Way

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1409 ft · 37 sec · Green Street

  18. 18

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

    3266 ft · 2 min

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerset 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 North
8.53 mi · 58%
NJ 18 South
2.77 mi · 19%
Franklin Boulevard
0.81 mi · 6%
CR 604 East
0.62 mi · 4%
George Street
0.47 mi · 3%
Belmar Street
0.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

US 1 North

Continue straight

6.9 mi · 00h 11m

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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
11.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 13m from Somerset
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerset and Mostly 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 Somerset to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 14.7 miles (23.7 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.3 miles from Somerset and 7.4 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.24 one way or $4.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerset and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 11.48 mi (18.48 km).

Somerset

#1 Somerset

This large community in Somerset County, New Jersey, is situated at an elevation of 92 feet.

Population965,424
Coordinates40.4976000, -74.4884900
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: West Point Avenue (-74.488027, 40.497322)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.52 gal
1.96 L · about $2.24
Round trip
$4.48
1.04 gal · 3.92 L
Estimated CO2
4.6 kg one way
Round trip: 9.2 kg / 20 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $2.24 $4.48
Mid-grade $4.88 $2.54 $5.08
Premium $5.18 $2.69 $5.38
Diesel $6.32 $3.29 $6.58

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerset and Woodbridge. The current time is 02:08:29.

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.