How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Fanwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Fanwood, NJ is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.2 mi
00h 19m
Flight
7.75 mi
12.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.75 mi
Kilometers
12.47 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.2 mi
Kilometers
14.81 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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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 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fanwood
Thu, Oct 15, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Thu, Oct 15, 3:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Fanwood
Thu, Oct 15, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rahway
NJ

City in Union County, New Jersey

From Woodbridge
4.6 mi
00h 09m
To Fanwood
4.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
Fanwood Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Thursday
Using Linden as the closest live forecast in the Union County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.7 mi · 6 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Lake Avenue

    3 mi · 7 min · West Lake Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Martine Avenue

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Martine Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    71 m · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
76.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Lake Avenue
3.02 mi · 33%
Martine Avenue
2.78 mi · 30%
Saint Georges Avenue
2.72 mi · 30%
Amboy Avenue
0.63 mi · 7%
Green Street
0.01 mi
Longest Stretch

West Lake Avenue

Turn left onto West Lake Avenue

3.02 mi · 00h 07m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rahway
00h 09m from Woodbridge
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Fanwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Rahway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Woodbridge and 4.6 miles from Fanwood.

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

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.37 one way or $2.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Fanwood.

Stop Ideas Near Rahway

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 Rahway and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 6.6 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.2 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rahway.

RAIL

Metropark station

6 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

19 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Fanwood. Straight-line distance: 7.75 mi (12.47 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Fanwood

Borough in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Population7,722
Coordinates40.6409400, -74.3834800
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Fanwood (-74.38348, 40.64094)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.23 L · about $1.37
Round trip
$2.75
0.64 gal · 2.46 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $1.37 $2.75
Mid-grade $4.88 $1.56 $3.12
Premium $5.18 $1.66 $3.31
Diesel $6.32 $2.02 $4.04

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Fanwood. The current time is 14:43:24.

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.