How far is Union Beach, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Union Beach, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.5 miles (15.3 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union Beach and Woodbridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union Beach and Woodbridge.
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Start on Florence Avenue
1908 ft · 53 sec · Florence Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
1732 ft · 48 sec · Broadway
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Continue on 1st Street
1.3 km · 2 min · 1st Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
111 m · 9 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto West Front Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Front Street
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Continue on Amboy Road
2401 ft · 48 sec · Amboy Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Amboy Road
116 m · 10 sec · Amboy Road
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Turn right
9 mi · 13 min
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Continue straight
1.4 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 514: Main Street, Woodbridge, All Turns
856 ft · 27 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
2640 ft · 1 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 Union Beach 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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
9 mi · 00h 13m
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 Union Beach 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 Union Beach to Woodbridge?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 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?
South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Union Beach and 8.7 miles from Woodbridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.5 miles (15.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 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 $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Union Beach and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodbridge.
Stop Ideas Near South Amboy
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 South Amboy.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union Beach and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 9.49 mi (15.28 km).
#1 Union Beach
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,296 |
| Coordinates | 40.4465000, -74.1782000 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.31 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $2.85 | $5.69 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
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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