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

The driving distance from South River, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.3 miles (15 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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
11.59 mi
00h 19m
Flight
9.35 mi
15.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.35 mi
Kilometers
15.04 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.59 mi
Kilometers
18.65 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Thu, Oct 15, 12:54 PM EDT
Return by in South River
Thu, Oct 15, 1:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South River
2026-10-15T12:34
Arrive Woodbridge
Thu, Oct 15, 12:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in South River
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
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From South River
6.3 mi
00h 09m
To Woodbridge
5.2 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2013 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hillside Avenue

    111 m · 12 sec · Hillside Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Milltown Road

    137 m · 12 sec · Milltown Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    89 m · 12 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right

    916 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2.3 mi · 3 min · State Route 18

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    149 m · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1102 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1498 ft · 36 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    1933 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    4.3 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

    1702 ft · 42 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy

    679 ft · 20 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 North, CR 514 East, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Outerbridge Crossing

    1498 ft · 37 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Woodbridge

    1240 ft · 30 sec

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto CR 514 East: Woodbridge

    990 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Woodbridge Avenue

    2988 ft · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Amboy Avenue

    1548 ft · 39 sec · Amboy Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South River 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
181 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
4.32 mi · 37%
Main Street
2.79 mi · 24%
State Route 18
2.28 mi · 20%
I 287 North
0.84 mi · 7%
I 95 North
0.65 mi · 6%
Woodbridge Avenue
0.57 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

4.32 mi · 00h 05m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
9.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 09m from South River
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving South River and Mostly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South River to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 6.3 miles from South River and 5.2 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 9.3 miles (15 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around South River and Mostly Sunny 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 South River and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 9.35 mi (15.04 km).

South River

#1 South River

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population15,624
Coordinates40.4464900, -74.3859800
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-74.385888, 40.44645)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
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.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.55 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.52
0.82 gal · 3.1 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $1.76 $3.52
Mid-grade $4.88 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $5.18 $2.12 $4.24
Diesel $6.32 $2.59 $5.18

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between South River and Woodbridge. The current time is 12:34:42.

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.