How far is Woodbridge, NJ from East Rutherford, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to East Rutherford, NJ is about 25.7 miles (41.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 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 EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and East Rutherford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and East Rutherford.
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Start on Green Street
19 m · 10 sec · Green Street
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Turn left onto Amboy Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue
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Continue on Saint Georges Avenue
1602 ft · 37 sec · Saint Georges Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark
1530 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road
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Continue on Carlton Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Carlton Street
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
10.5 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Passaic Park, Clifton, Rutherford
1414 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
633 ft · 13 sec
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Turn slight right
78 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Erie Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · East Erie Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Erie Avenue
946 ft · 24 sec · East Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Hackensack Street
1 km · 1 min · Hackensack Street
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Turn left onto Garden Street
774 ft · 39 sec · Garden Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Boiling Springs Avenue
154 m · 22 sec · Boiling Springs Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boiling Springs Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and East Rutherford.
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.
NJ 21
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
10.5 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Rain leaving Woodbridge and Rain Showers near East Rutherford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to East Rutherford?
The road trip is about 25.7 miles (41.3 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.8 miles from Woodbridge and 12.9 miles from East Rutherford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.67 one way or $7.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Woodbridge and Rain Showers near East Rutherford.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and East Rutherford. Straight-line distance: 21.47 mi (34.56 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 East Rutherford
Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 9,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.8339900, -74.0970900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Rutherford (-74.09709, 40.83399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 41 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.04 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| Mid-grade | $4.67 | $4.25 | $8.49 |
| Premium | $4.98 | $4.53 | $9.06 |
| Diesel | $6.27 | $5.71 | $11.42 |
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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