How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Chester, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Chester, NJ is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Chester.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Chester.
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Start on Green Street
19 m · 5 sec · Green Street
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Turn right onto Amboy Avenue
1548 ft · 38 sec · Amboy Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Woodbridge Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North
2739 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
559 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
17.6 mi · 21 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 East: New York City
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Bedminster, Netcong
1432 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
9.8 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
127 m · 9 sec · Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
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Turn right onto Perry Street
20 m · 3 sec · Perry Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Perry Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Chester.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 287 North
Continue straight
17.6 mi · 00h 21m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Chester.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Chester?
The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Woodbridge and 18.1 miles from Chester.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.23 one way or $10.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Chester.
Stop Ideas Near Bound Brook
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 Bound Brook.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Chester. Straight-line distance: 26.68 mi (42.94 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 Chester
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,620 |
| Coordinates | 40.7842700, -74.6968300 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chester (-74.69683, 40.78427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 58 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $4.09 | $5.23 | $10.46 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.89 | $11.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.34 | $12.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.65 | $15.31 |
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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