How far is Wantage, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Wantage, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
70.53 mi
01h 28m
Flight
49.44 mi
79.56 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.44 mi
Kilometers
79.56 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
70.53 mi
Kilometers
113.5 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Sun, Sep 20, 12:38 PM EDT
Return by in Wantage
Sun, Sep 20, 2:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wantage
2026-09-20T11:10
Arrive Woodbridge
Sun, Sep 20, 12:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wantage
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wayne
NJ

Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

From Wantage
34.7 mi
00h 44m
To Woodbridge
35.8 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kelly Road

    1806 ft · 1 min · Kelly Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Lake Wallkill Road

    2.4 mi · 9 min · Lake Wallkill Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Glenwood Road

    2.5 mi · 6 min · Glenwood Road

  4. 4

    Turn left

    26.5 mi · 36 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  14. 14

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

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Newark

    2177 ft · 53 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Green Street East

    63 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Quality Way

    966 ft · 30 sec · Quality Way

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Green Street

    1409 ft · 37 sec · Green Street

  20. 20

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

    3266 ft · 2 min

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wantage 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
21.8 mi · 31%
Glenwood Road
8.75 mi · 12%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 6%
Lake Wallkill Road
2.41 mi · 3%
US 1 North
1.5 mi · 2%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

26.5 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21 mi
49.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 44m from Wantage
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Wantage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wantage to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.5 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.7 miles from Wantage and 35.8 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 49.5 miles (79.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.03 one way or $22.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Wantage and Showers And Thunderstorms near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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 Wayne and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.4 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Passaic City Hall
Meeting point 9.5 mi away

Passaic City Hall

Passaic , NJ
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
Rating 3.9/5 42 reviews City Hall,Government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wantage and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 49.44 mi (79.56 km).

Wantage

#1 Wantage

Township of New Jersey

Population10,899
Coordinates41.2442600, -74.5507200
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Kelly Road (-74.550783, 41.244033)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 114 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.49 gal
9.42 L · about $11.03
Round trip
$22.05
4.98 gal · 18.84 L
Estimated CO2
22.1 kg one way
Round trip: 44.3 kg / 98 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $11.03 $22.05
Mid-grade $4.99 $12.41 $24.83
Premium $5.27 $13.11 $26.22
Diesel $6.45 $16.07 $32.14

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Wantage and Woodbridge. The current time is 11:10:17.

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.