How far is Washington Park, NJ from Perth Amboy, NJ?
The driving distance from Washington Park, NJ to Perth Amboy, NJ is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7 miles (11.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Washington Park and Perth Amboy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Washington Park and Perth Amboy.
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Start on Weldon Road
58 m · 10 sec · Weldon Road
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Turn right onto Ovington Avenue
78 m · 13 sec · Ovington Avenue
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Turn left onto Stony Road
945 ft · 45 sec · Stony Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South, NJTP, GSP
1276 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
2 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: Smith Street, Perth Amboy
115 m · 13 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Smith Street, Downtown, Perth Amboy
2118 ft · 52 sec
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Continue on Florida Grove Road
120 m · 11 sec · Florida Grove Road
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Turn left onto Route 440 Connector
1 km · 1 min · Route 440 Connector
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Turn left onto Fayette Street
3183 ft · 1 min · Fayette Street
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Turn right onto New Brunswick Avenue
831 ft · 25 sec · New Brunswick Avenue
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Turn straight onto Smith Street
747 ft · 23 sec · Smith Street
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Turn right onto High Street
110 m · 15 sec · High Street
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Turn left
31 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington Park and Perth Amboy.
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.
I 287 South
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2.13 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Rain leaving Washington Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Perth Amboy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Park to Perth Amboy?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Washington Park and 5.7 miles from Perth Amboy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7 miles (11.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Washington Park and Showers And Thunderstorms near Perth Amboy.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
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 Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Washington Park and Perth Amboy. Straight-line distance: 6.99 mi (11.25 km).
#1 Washington Park
Washington Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5139900, -74.3982100 |
| Altitude | 36 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Perth Amboy
The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 51,309 |
| Coordinates | 40.5067700, -74.2654200 |
| Altitude | 17 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.265392, 40.506829)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.10 | $1.43 | $2.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $1.65 | $3.31 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $2.22 | $4.43 |
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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