How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Leonia, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Leonia, NJ is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.1 miles (42 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
28.33 mi
00h 43m
Flight
26.11 mi
42.02 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.11 mi
Kilometers
42.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.33 mi
Kilometers
45.6 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Leonia
Wed, Oct 14, 7:01 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Wed, Oct 14, 7:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-10-14T06:17
Arrive Leonia
Wed, Oct 14, 7:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Newark
NJ

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

From Woodbridge
14.2 mi
00h 21m
To Leonia
14.2 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on Goethals Bridge, Staten Island

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1913 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North

    2197 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right

    2291 ft · 36 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.7 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    11.3 mi · 15 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46: The Ridgefields, Palisades Park

    823 ft · 28 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield, Palisades Park

    1233 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    2653 ft · 46 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue

    720 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Broad Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Broad Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Broad Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
63.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
11.3 mi · 40%
US 1 North
5.78 mi · 20%
New Jersey Turnpike
5.67 mi · 20%
Broad Avenue
1.46 mi · 5%
Goethals Bridge
0.99 mi · 3%
I 95 North
0.85 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

11.3 mi · 00h 15m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.2 mi
26.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 21m from Woodbridge
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Leonia.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.3 miles (45.6 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Woodbridge and 14.2 miles from Leonia.

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

The direct path is about 26.1 miles (42 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.31 one way or $8.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Woodbridge and Mostly Sunny near Leonia.

Stop Ideas Near 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 Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.4 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 7.5 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 2 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 7.5 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 Newark.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

1 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

4 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Leonia. Straight-line distance: 26.11 mi (42.02 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Leonia

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population8,988
Coordinates40.8614900, -73.9881900
Altitude32
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Leonia (-73.98819, 40.86149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1 gal
3.78 L · about $4.31
Round trip
$8.62
2 gal · 7.56 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $4.31 $8.62
Mid-grade $4.88 $4.88 $9.76
Premium $5.18 $5.18 $10.35
Diesel $6.32 $6.32 $12.65

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Leonia. The current time is 06:17:23.

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.