How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Bloomfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Bloomfield, NJ is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (28.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 09m 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
20.67 mi
00h 34m
Flight
17.98 mi
28.94 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
17.98 mi
Kilometers
28.94 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.67 mi
Kilometers
33.27 km
Drive Time
00h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bloomfield
Tue, Sep 15, 9:00 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Tue, Sep 15, 9:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-09-15T20:25
Arrive Bloomfield
Tue, Sep 15, 9:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
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
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Woodbridge
10.3 mi
00h 17m
To Bloomfield
10.3 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
56°F
Overnight

Clear

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    19 m · 10 sec · Green Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint Georges Avenue

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Stiles Street

    2439 ft · 49 sec · North Stiles Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Stiles Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stiles Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Centennial Avenue

    112 m · 9 sec · Centennial Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    13.1 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Hoover Avenue

    1313 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hoover Avenue

    137 m · 15 sec · Hoover Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ridge Avenue

    1660 ft · 1 min · Ridge Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ridge Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
13.1 mi · 63%
Saint Georges Avenue
4.73 mi · 23%
Stiles Street
0.76 mi · 4%
Amboy Avenue
0.63 mi · 3%
North Stiles Street
0.46 mi · 2%
Hoover Avenue
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

13.1 mi · 00h 18m

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 34m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
18 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 17m from Woodbridge
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Clear near Bloomfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20.7 miles (33.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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 10.3 miles from Woodbridge and 10.3 miles from Bloomfield.

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

The direct path is about 18 miles (28.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.23 one way or $6.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbridge and Clear near Bloomfield.

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 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 14.1 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 5.8 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 14.1 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 Woodbridge and Bloomfield. Straight-line distance: 17.98 mi (28.94 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Bloomfield

#2 Bloomfield

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population49,810
Coordinates40.8067700, -74.1854200
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Bloomfield (-74.18542, 40.80677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.76 L · about $3.23
Round trip
$6.46
1.46 gal · 5.52 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $3.23 $6.46
Mid-grade $4.96 $3.62 $7.24
Premium $5.25 $3.83 $7.67
Diesel $6.17 $4.50 $9.00

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 Woodbridge and Bloomfield. The current time is 20:25:45.

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.