How far is Verona, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Verona, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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
26.29 mi
00h 35m
Flight
18.95 mi
30.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.95 mi
Kilometers
30.5 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.29 mi
Kilometers
42.31 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 11:47 AM EDT
Return by in Verona
Wed, Sep 23, 12:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Verona
2026-09-23T11:11
Arrive Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 11:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Verona
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
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Verona
12.9 mi
00h 17m
To Woodbridge
13.4 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NE
Destination
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Claremont Avenue

    9 m · 7 sec · Claremont Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    99 m · 20 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2953 ft · 1 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn sharp right onto Mount Prospect Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Mount Prospect Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Prospect Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 280 East: Newark

    1698 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    2.5 mi · 3 min · Essex Freeway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Harrison Street, Clinton Street, East Orange

    1570 ft · 38 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Freeway Drive East

    1.3 km · 2 min · Freeway Drive East

  10. 10

    Turn right onto South Oraton Parkway

    2021 ft · 42 sec · South Oraton Parkway

  11. 11

    Continue on Whittlesey Avenue

    1952 ft · 39 sec · Whittlesey Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Maybaum Avenue

    1182 ft · 28 sec · Maybaum Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Oraton Parkway

    669 ft · 13 sec · Oraton Parkway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Oraton Parkway

    1691 ft · 34 sec · Oraton Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP Toll South

    882 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.3 mi · 19 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Newark

    2177 ft · 53 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Street East

    63 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn straight onto Quality Way

    966 ft · 30 sec · Quality Way

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1409 ft · 37 sec · Green Street

  24. 24

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

    3266 ft · 2 min

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Verona 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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
13.3 mi · 51%
Essex Freeway
2.46 mi · 9%
Prospect Avenue
1.73 mi · 7%
US 1 North
1.5 mi · 6%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 5%
Freeway Drive East
0.81 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

13.3 mi · 00h 19m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.3 mi
19 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 17m from Verona
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Verona 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 Verona to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.3 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Verona and 13.4 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 19 miles (30.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.11 one way or $8.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Union

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 Union and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.2 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
The City of Rahway
Meeting point 5.9 mi away

The City of Rahway

Rahway , NJ
1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Verona and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 18.95 mi (30.5 km).

Verona

#1 Verona

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population13,637
Coordinates40.8298200, -74.2401500
Altitude125
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.24039, 40.829882)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 42 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.93 gal
3.51 L · about $4.11
Round trip
$8.22
1.86 gal · 7.02 L
Estimated CO2
8.3 kg one way
Round trip: 16.5 kg / 36 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $4.11 $8.22
Mid-grade $4.97 $4.62 $9.24
Premium $5.26 $4.89 $9.79
Diesel $6.47 $6.01 $12.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Verona and Woodbridge. The current time is 11:11:18.

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.