How far is Summit, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Summit, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
22.04 mi
00h 30m
Flight
11.7 mi
18.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.7 mi
Kilometers
18.83 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.04 mi
Kilometers
35.47 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 2:48 PM EDT
Return by in Summit
Thu, Sep 17, 3:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Summit
2026-09-17T14:17
Arrive Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 2:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Summit
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
Cranford
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Summit
7.7 mi
00h 15m
To Woodbridge
14.4 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Summit Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Overnight
Using Hillside as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Summit and Woodbridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    56 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto New England Avenue

    93 m · 15 sec · New England Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    625 ft · 18 sec · Springfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Morris Avenue

    129 m · 17 sec · Morris Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Broad Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Orchard Street

    2148 ft · 1 min · Orchard Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Shunpike Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Shunpike Road

  8. 8

    Continue on South Springfield Avenue

    2357 ft · 59 sec · South Springfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on South Springfield Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · South Springfield Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn slight right

    649 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Springfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Springfield Avenue

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue East

    72 m · 14 sec · North Avenue East

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Centennial Avenue

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Centennial Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on North Stiles Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · North Stiles Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Stiles Street

    2597 ft · 57 sec · North Stiles Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Saint Georges Avenue

    4.7 mi · 10 min · West Saint Georges Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Summit 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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Saint Georges Avenue
4.74 mi · 21%
South Springfield Avenue
2.65 mi · 12%
Springfield Avenue
1.59 mi · 7%
Centennial Avenue
1.35 mi · 6%
Shunpike Road
1.27 mi · 6%
North Stiles Street
1.27 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

West Saint Georges Avenue

Turn right onto West Saint Georges Avenue

4.74 mi · 00h 10m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
11.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranford
00h 15m from Summit
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Summit 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 Summit to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.5 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Cranford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Summit and 14.4 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 11.7 miles (18.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Summit and Partly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Cranford

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 Cranford and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranford.

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

11 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Summit and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 11.7 mi (18.83 km).

Summit

#1 Summit

City in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population21,812
Coordinates40.7156200, -74.3646800
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.364562, 40.71572)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 35 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.78 gal
2.94 L · about $3.45
Round trip
$6.90
1.56 gal · 5.88 L
Estimated CO2
6.9 kg one way
Round trip: 13.9 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $3.45 $6.90
Mid-grade $4.98 $3.88 $7.76
Premium $5.27 $4.11 $8.21
Diesel $6.22 $4.85 $9.71

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 Summit and Woodbridge. The current time is 14:17:28.

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.