How far is Waldwick, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Waldwick, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.17 mi
00h 48m
Flight
32.49 mi
52.29 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.49 mi
Kilometers
52.29 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.17 mi
Kilometers
66.26 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 10:24 AM EDT
Return by in Waldwick
Wed, Sep 23, 11:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Waldwick
2026-09-23T09:36
Arrive Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 10:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:49 AM to 10:49 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Waldwick
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Belleville
NJ

Township in New Jersey

From Waldwick
19.1 mi
00h 24m
To Woodbridge
22 mi
00h 24m

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
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 Waldwick and Woodbridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Prospect Street

    2390 ft · 1 min · East Prospect Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ridge Street

    74 m · 10 sec · Ridge Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Dora Avenue

    633 ft · 26 sec · Dora Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    5.3 mi · 7 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit straight toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points

    2485 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Garfield

    1654 ft · 57 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35: Rahway, The Amboys

    821 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue

    2802 ft · 1 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Waldwick and Woodbridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 46 West
20.3 mi · 49%
Carlton Street
6.52 mi · 16%
Garden State Parkway
3.82 mi · 9%
Amboy Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
Saint Georges Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
GSP Toll South
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

US 46 West

Keep slight left

14.3 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
32.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Belleville
00h 24m from Waldwick
Leave By
4:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Waldwick 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 Waldwick to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Belleville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.1 miles from Waldwick and 22 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.41 one way or $12.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Belleville

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 Belleville and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.4 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 9.2 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
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 4.6 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.2 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 Belleville.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

7 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

10 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Waldwick and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 32.49 mi (52.29 km).

Waldwick

#1 Waldwick

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population10,261
Coordinates41.0106500, -74.1179200
Altitude76
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: East Prospect Street (-74.117852, 41.010858)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $6.41
Round trip
$12.83
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $6.41 $12.83
Mid-grade $4.96 $7.19 $14.39
Premium $5.27 $7.63 $15.27
Diesel $6.46 $9.37 $18.74

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Waldwick and Woodbridge. The current time is 09:36:18.

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.