How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Demarest, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Demarest, NJ is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.3 miles (52 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.11 mi
00h 56m
Flight
32.33 mi
52.03 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.33 mi
Kilometers
52.03 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.11 mi
Kilometers
58.11 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Demarest
Sun, Sep 20, 2:44 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Sun, Sep 20, 3:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-09-20T13:47
Arrive Demarest
Sun, Sep 20, 2:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:57 AM to 10:57 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kearny
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Woodbridge
18 mi
00h 28m
To Demarest
18.1 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
This Afternoon

Light Rain Likely

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph S
Destination
71°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sun, Sep 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1602 ft · 37 sec · Saint Georges Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark

    1530 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Goethals Bridge, Staten Island

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1913 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North

    2197 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2291 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    12.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Leonia, Teaneck

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Teaneck

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Degraw Avenue

    3280 ft · 57 sec · Degraw Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Teaneck Road

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Teaneck Road

  17. 17

    Continue on South Washington Avenue

    3.1 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Schraalenburgh Road

    1290 ft · 24 sec · Schraalenburgh Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Hardenburgh Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Hardenburgh Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hardenburgh Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
12.6 mi · 35%
US 1 North
5.78 mi · 16%
New Jersey Turnpike
5.67 mi · 16%
South Washington Avenue
3.09 mi · 9%
Teaneck Road
2.92 mi · 8%
Hardenburgh Avenue
1.07 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

12.6 mi · 00h 17m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
32.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kearny
00h 28m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain Likely leaving Woodbridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Demarest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.1 miles (58.1 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Woodbridge and 18.1 miles from Demarest.

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

The direct path is about 32.3 miles (52 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.62 one way or $11.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain Likely around Woodbridge and Showers And Thunderstorms near Demarest.

Stop Ideas Near Kearny

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 Kearny and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 4.8 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 6.7 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 3.6 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 6.7 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 Kearny.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

27 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Demarest. Straight-line distance: 32.33 mi (52.03 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Demarest

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population4,838
Coordinates40.9573200, -73.9634700
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Demarest (-73.96347, 40.95732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
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 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.82 L · about $5.62
Round trip
$11.25
2.54 gal · 9.64 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $5.62 $11.25
Mid-grade $4.99 $6.33 $12.66
Premium $5.27 $6.69 $13.37
Diesel $6.45 $8.20 $16.39

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 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Demarest. The current time is 13:47:44.

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.