How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Maywood, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Maywood, NJ is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.35 mi
00h 47m
Flight
26.54 mi
42.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.54 mi
Kilometers
42.71 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.35 mi
Kilometers
50.45 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maywood
Thu, Nov 12, 3:35 AM EST
Return by in Woodbridge
Thu, Nov 12, 4:22 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-11-12T02:47
Arrive Maywood
Thu, Nov 12, 3:35 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
9:30 PM EST
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
15.7 mi
00h 23m
To Maywood
15.7 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
60°F
Thursday

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
8 to 12 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    9.5 mi · 15 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    1809 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    2889 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford

    1441 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.6 mi · 4 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Maywood, Saddle Brook

    802 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Maywood Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · Maywood Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Maywood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21
9.5 mi · 30%
NJ 17 North
6.4 mi · 20%
US 1 North
5.78 mi · 18%
Carlton Street
4.69 mi · 15%
NJ 3 East
2 mi · 6%
Maywood Avenue
0.98 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 21

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

9.5 mi · 00h 15m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Newark
00h 23m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Woodbridge and Rain Showers near Maywood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.3 miles (50.4 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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 15.7 miles from Woodbridge and 15.7 miles from Maywood.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.48 one way or $8.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Woodbridge and Rain Showers near Maywood.

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 6.9 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 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 1.2 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 9 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 Maywood. Straight-line distance: 26.54 mi (42.71 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Maywood

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population9,566
Coordinates40.9026000, -74.0618100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Maywood (-74.06181, 40.9026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.19 L · about $4.48
Round trip
$8.96
2.22 gal · 8.38 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.04 $4.48 $8.96
Mid-grade $4.67 $5.18 $10.36
Premium $4.98 $5.52 $11.05
Diesel $6.27 $6.96 $13.92

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Maywood. The current time is 02:47:40.

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.