How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Hillsborough, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Hillsborough, NJ is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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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.
Borough in New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Hillsborough.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Hillsborough.
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Start on Green Street
19 m · 5 sec · Green Street
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Turn right onto Amboy Avenue
1548 ft · 38 sec · Amboy Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street
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Continue on Woodbridge Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North
2739 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
559 ft · 9 sec
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Continue straight
10.1 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, South Bound Brook
808 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 527 South: Easton Avenue, New Brunswick
155 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Easton Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Easton Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Grove Lane
3.1 mi · 5 min · Cedar Grove Lane
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Continue on Amwell Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Amwell Road
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Continue on Millstone Bypass
1.3 km · 1 min · Millstone Bypass
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Continue on Amwell Road
1 mi · 2 min · Amwell Road
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Turn left onto Willow Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Willow Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Hillsborough.
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.
I 287 North
Continue straight
10.1 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Sunny near Hillsborough.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Hillsborough?
The road trip is about 23.9 miles (38.4 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Middlesex is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Woodbridge and 12 miles from Hillsborough.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbridge and Sunny near Hillsborough.
Stop Ideas Near Middlesex
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Middlesex.
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Hillsborough. Straight-line distance: 18.81 mi (30.27 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 Hillsborough
Township in Somerset county, New Jersey
| Population | 40,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.4776000, -74.6268200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsborough (-74.62682, 40.4776)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.28 | $3.60 | $7.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Premium | $5.15 | $4.33 | $8.65 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $5.33 | $10.67 |
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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