How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Glen Rock, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Glen Rock, NJ is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.75 mi
00h 52m
Flight
29.11 mi
46.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.11 mi
Kilometers
46.84 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.75 mi
Kilometers
52.7 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Rock
Thu, Oct 15, 11:49 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Fri, Oct 16, 12:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-10-15T22:57
Arrive Glen Rock
Thu, Oct 15, 11:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:52 AM to 10:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:46 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
East Newark
NJ

Town

From Woodbridge
16.3 mi
00h 26m
To Glen Rock
16.4 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Tonight

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 9:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
63°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 4:00 PM EDT
Wind
3 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Glen Rock.

  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 left to continue on East Edgar Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Carlton Street

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Carlton Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    14.7 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    1233 ft · 15 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard

    2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park

    147 m · 12 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park

    69 m · 5 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    141 m · 14 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto River Road

    1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road

  17. 17

    Continue on River Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive

  18. 18

    Continue on River Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Maple Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Rodney Street

    1604 ft · 1 min · Rodney Street

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    47 m · 16 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn sharp left onto Rock Road

    8 m · 5 sec · Rock Road

  23. 23

    Turn right

    22 m · 5 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
73.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21
15 mi · 46%
US 1 North
5.78 mi · 18%
Carlton Street
4.69 mi · 14%
River Road
1.88 mi · 6%
Maple Avenue
1.4 mi · 4%
River Drive
1.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 21

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

14.7 mi · 00h 20m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.6 mi
29.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Newark
00h 26m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodbridge and Sunny near Glen Rock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Glen Rock?

The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

East Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Woodbridge and 16.4 miles from Glen Rock.

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

The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 4:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely around Woodbridge and Sunny near Glen Rock.

Stop Ideas Near East Newark

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 East Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.1 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 9.1 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 1.9 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 9.1 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 East Newark.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

2 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

24 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Glen Rock. Straight-line distance: 29.11 mi (46.84 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Glen Rock

#2 Glen Rock

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population11,655
Coordinates40.9628800, -74.1329200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Glen Rock (-74.13292, 40.96288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.37 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.3 gal · 8.74 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $4.94 $9.88
Mid-grade $4.88 $5.61 $11.22
Premium $5.18 $5.95 $11.90
Diesel $6.32 $7.26 $14.53

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 Glen Rock. The current time is 22:57:25.

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.