How far is Spotswood, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Spotswood, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spotswood and Woodbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spotswood and Woodbridge.
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Start on Willard Clark Circle
72 m · 16 sec · Willard Clark Circle
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Turn left onto Eaton Avenue
101 m · 17 sec · Eaton Avenue
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Turn right onto Snowhill Street
1749 ft · 44 sec · Snowhill Street
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Continue on Main Street
2449 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Summerhill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Summerhill Road
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Turn right onto Rues Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Rues Lane
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Turn left onto State Route 18
4.2 mi · 5 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
149 m · 21 sec
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Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1102 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1498 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
4.3 mi · 5 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North, NJ 440 North: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
1702 ft · 42 sec
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Continue on I 287, NJ 440: Metuchen, Perth Amboy
679 ft · 20 sec
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on Woodbridge
1240 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight right onto CR 514 East: Woodbridge
990 ft · 26 sec
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Turn slight right onto Woodbridge Avenue
2988 ft · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Amboy Avenue
1548 ft · 39 sec · Amboy Avenue
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Turn left onto Green Street
19 m · 2 sec · Green Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Green Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Spotswood and Woodbridge.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Spotswood and Sunny near Woodbridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spotswood to Woodbridge?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 8.5 miles from Spotswood and 6.8 miles from Woodbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 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 $2.32 one way or $4.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Spotswood and Sunny near Woodbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Piscataway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piscataway.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spotswood and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 12.92 mi (20.8 km).
#1 Spotswood
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,169 |
| Coordinates | 40.3917700, -74.3984800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Woodbridge
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 99,430 |
| Coordinates | 40.5576000, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.30 | $2.32 | $4.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $2.63 | $5.27 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $2.79 | $5.59 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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