How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Hanover, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Hanover, NJ is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Hanover.
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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
4.7 mi · 10 min · Saint Georges Avenue
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Turn left onto North Stiles Street
2439 ft · 49 sec · North Stiles Street
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Turn right onto Stiles Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Stiles Street
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Continue on Centennial Avenue
112 m · 9 sec · Centennial Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.1 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Springfield
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
3.6 mi · 4 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
1798 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
1.2 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hobart Gap Road, Hobart Avenue
735 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto North Service Road
565 ft · 18 sec · North Service Road
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Turn right onto Hobart Gap Road
996 ft · 26 sec · Hobart Gap Road
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Continue on White Oak Ridge Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · White Oak Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Parsonage Hill Road
926 ft · 28 sec · Parsonage Hill Road
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Turn right
802 ft · 29 sec
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Turn straight onto John F. Kennedy Parkway
1 mi · 2 min · John F. Kennedy Parkway
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Turn left onto South Orange Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Orange Avenue
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Continue on Columbia Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Columbia Turnpike
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Turn right onto Vreeland Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Vreeland Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Hanover Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Hanover Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
2031 ft · 59 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Turn right onto New Murray Road
67 m · 10 sec · New Murray Road
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Turn right
2373 ft · 40 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Hanover.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.07 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Hanover?
The road trip is about 26.3 miles (42.4 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?
Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.2 miles from Woodbridge and 13.2 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near Union
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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City Hall Personnel Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 17.6 mi (28.32 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 Hanover
Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14,173 |
| Coordinates | 40.8045400, -74.3668200 |
| Altitude | 60 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanover (-74.36682, 40.80454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 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 | $4.31 | $4.01 | $8.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.88 | $11.76 |
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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