How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Kearny, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Kearny, NJ is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
18.24 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.29 mi
26.22 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.29 mi
Kilometers
26.22 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.24 mi
Kilometers
29.35 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kearny
Thu, Sep 17, 2:50 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 3:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-09-17T14:17
Arrive Kearny
Thu, Sep 17, 2:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 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
Elizabeth
NJ

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Woodbridge
9.1 mi
00h 16m
To Kearny
9.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Port Newark, North Area, South Area

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Delancy Street, Newark

    1046 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Delancey Street

    114 m · 12 sec · Delancey Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Stockton Street

    1801 ft · 42 sec · Stockton Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilson Avenue

    3031 ft · 1 min · Wilson Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Merchant Street

    22 m · 9 sec · Merchant Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Ferry Street

    783 ft · 22 sec · Ferry Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jackson Street

    1966 ft · 2 min · Jackson Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard

  18. 18

    Continue on Kearny Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kearny Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Beech Street

    1028 ft · 45 sec · Beech Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beech Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
109.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 North
5.78 mi · 32%
Carlton Street
4.69 mi · 26%
Port Newark
1.83 mi · 10%
Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard
1.28 mi · 7%
Kearny Avenue
1.11 mi · 6%
East Edgar Road
0.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 1 North

Merge slight left

5.49 mi · 00h 09m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
16.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabeth
00h 16m from Woodbridge
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Patchy Fog near Kearny.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Elizabeth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Woodbridge and 9.1 miles from Kearny.

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

The direct path is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbridge and Patchy Fog near Kearny.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabeth

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 Elizabeth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 10.8 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 10.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.2 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 Elizabeth.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Kearny. Straight-line distance: 16.29 mi (26.22 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Kearny

Town in New Jersey

Population40,507
Coordinates40.7684300, -74.1454200
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Kearny (-74.14542, 40.76843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.44 L · about $2.83
Round trip
$5.66
1.28 gal · 4.88 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $2.83 $5.66
Mid-grade $4.98 $3.18 $6.37
Premium $5.27 $3.37 $6.74
Diesel $6.22 $3.98 $7.96

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 · Sep 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Kearny. The current time is 14:17:34.

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.