How far is Wayne, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Wayne, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
34.13 mi
00h 41m
Flight
25.41 mi
40.9 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.41 mi
Kilometers
40.9 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
34.13 mi
Kilometers
54.92 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Tue, Sep 15, 8:14 PM EDT
Return by in Wayne
Tue, Sep 15, 8:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wayne
2026-09-15T19:32
Arrive Woodbridge
Tue, Sep 15, 8:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Wayne
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Irvington
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Wayne
17 mi
00h 20m
To Woodbridge
17.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph SE
Destination
73°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ryerson Avenue

    1284 ft · 57 sec · Ryerson Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike

    767 ft · 16 sec · Newark-Pompton Turnpike

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Newark-Pompton Turnpike

    1447 ft · 31 sec · Newark-Pompton Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    612 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 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 Wayne 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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
21.8 mi · 64%
US 46 East
4.03 mi · 12%
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
2.25 mi · 7%
US 1 North
1.5 mi · 4%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 4%
CR 604 East
0.62 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

21.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irvington
00h 20m from Wayne
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Wayne and Sunny near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.9 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Wayne and 17.1 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Wayne and Sunny near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Irvington

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 Irvington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.4 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 11.6 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 2.5 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 11.6 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 Irvington.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

6 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wayne and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 25.41 mi (40.9 km).

Wayne

#1 Wayne

Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Population53,163
Coordinates40.9253800, -74.2765400
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Ryerson Avenue (-74.276567, 40.925426)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 55 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.2 gal
4.56 L · about $5.31
Round trip
$10.61
2.4 gal · 9.12 L
Estimated CO2
10.7 kg one way
Round trip: 21.3 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $5.31 $10.61
Mid-grade $4.96 $5.95 $11.90
Premium $5.25 $6.30 $12.60
Diesel $6.17 $7.40 $14.80

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Wayne and Woodbridge. The current time is 19:32:36.

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.