How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Carteret, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Carteret, NJ is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Carteret.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Carteret.
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Start on Green Street
2314 ft · 1 min · Green Street
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Turn left onto Rahway Avenue
1579 ft · 35 sec · Rahway Avenue
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Turn right onto Port Reading Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Port Reading Avenue
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Turn left onto Arthur Avenue
1751 ft · 1 min · Arthur Avenue
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Turn right onto Ash Street
71 m · 10 sec · Ash Street
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Continue on Cypress Street
648 ft · 31 sec · Cypress Street
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Turn right onto Carteret Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · Carteret Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Carteret Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Carteret.
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.
Port Reading Avenue
Turn right onto Port Reading Avenue
2.53 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Carteret.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Carteret?
The road trip is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.9 miles from Woodbridge and 1.9 miles from Carteret.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.2 miles (5.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Carteret.
Stop Ideas Near Port Reading
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Carteret. Straight-line distance: 3.26 mi (5.24 km).
#1 Woodbridge
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 99,430 |
| Coordinates | 40.5576000, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Carteret
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 23,383 |
| Coordinates | 40.5773300, -74.2282000 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| Country | United States |
End: Carteret (-74.2282, 40.57733)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.42 | $0.57 | $1.15 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $0.65 | $1.29 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $0.68 | $1.37 |
| Diesel | $6.46 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
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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