How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Frenchtown, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.52 mi
01h 09m
Flight
40.86 mi
65.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.86 mi
Kilometers
65.75 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.52 mi
Kilometers
74.86 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Frenchtown
Thu, Nov 12, 8:29 AM EST
Return by in Woodbridge
Thu, Nov 12, 9:38 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-11-12T07:20
Arrive Frenchtown
Thu, Nov 12, 8:29 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
9:30 PM EST
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
Raritan
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Woodbridge
23.2 mi
00h 34m
To Frenchtown
23.3 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Green Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Amboy Avenue

    1548 ft · 38 sec · Amboy Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodbridge Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North

    2739 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    559 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 22 West: Clinton

    3161 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan

    1309 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    13.7 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Packer Avenue

    146 m · 8 sec · Packer Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Packer Avenue

    1154 ft · 24 sec · Packer Avenue

  15. 15

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Parker Avenue

    110 m · 7 sec · Parker Avenue

  16. 16

    Exit the roundabout onto Parker Avenue

    1145 ft · 23 sec · Parker Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    2293 ft · 46 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    122 m · 8 sec · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Frenchtown-Flemington Road

    9.7 mi · 17 min · Frenchtown-Flemington Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Kingwood Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Kingwood Avenue

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Race Street

    151 m · 16 sec · Race Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto South Harrison Street

    22 m · 3 sec · South Harrison Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Harrison Street

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
3 merges, 9 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 North
14.6 mi · 31%
US 202 South
14 mi · 30%
Frenchtown-Flemington Road
10.2 mi · 22%
US 22 West
2.99 mi · 6%
Main Street
2.41 mi · 5%
Kingwood Avenue
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 287 North

Continue straight

14 mi · 00h 16m

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
01h 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.7 mi
40.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Raritan
00h 34m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:12 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Woodbridge and Light Rain near Frenchtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.9 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Raritan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Woodbridge and 23.3 miles from Frenchtown.

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

The direct path is about 40.8 miles (65.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.62 one way or $13.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Woodbridge and Light Rain near Frenchtown.

Stop Ideas Near Raritan

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Raritan, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

40 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Frenchtown. Straight-line distance: 40.86 mi (65.75 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Frenchtown

Borough of New Jersey

Population1,349
Coordinates40.5262100, -75.0615600
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Frenchtown (-75.06156, 40.52621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.62
Round trip
$13.23
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $6.62 $13.23
Mid-grade $4.67 $7.65 $15.31
Premium $4.98 $8.16 $16.32
Diesel $6.27 $10.29 $20.57

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Frenchtown. The current time is 07:20:13.

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.