How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Montague, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Montague, NJ is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 58 miles (93.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.2 mi
01h 47m
Flight
57.96 mi
93.28 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.96 mi
Kilometers
93.28 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.2 mi
Kilometers
117.8 km
Drive Time
01h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montague
Sat, Nov 7, 3:38 AM EST
Return by in Woodbridge
Sat, Nov 7, 5:25 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-11-07T01:50
Arrive Montague
Sat, Nov 7, 3:38 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:48 AM to 11:48 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:54 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
Rockaway
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.

From Woodbridge
36.5 mi
00h 53m
To Montague
36.7 mi
00h 53m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Stiles Street

    2439 ft · 49 sec · North Stiles Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Stiles Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stiles Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Centennial Avenue

    112 m · 9 sec · Centennial Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    8.9 mi · 13 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges

    1321 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges

    49 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison

    1012 ft · 25 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges

    943 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges

    627 ft · 15 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    11.5 mi · 14 min · Essex Freeway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 80 West

    2420 ft · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    11.4 mi · 13 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Continue on NJ 15 North

    17.2 mi · 26 min · NJ 15 North

  19. 19

    Continue on Hampton House Road

    15.1 mi · 23 min · Hampton House Road

  20. 20

    Turn slight right onto River Road

    841 ft · 17 sec · River Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · River Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 15 North
17.8 mi · 24%
Hampton House Road
15.1 mi · 21%
Essex Freeway
11.5 mi · 16%
Christopher Columbus Highway
11.4 mi · 16%
Garden State Parkway
8.94 mi · 12%
Saint Georges Avenue
4.73 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

NJ 15 North

Continue on NJ 15 North

17.2 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
58 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockaway
00h 53m from Woodbridge
Leave By
2:54 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Chance Light Rain near Montague.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.2 miles (117.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Rockaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.5 miles from Woodbridge and 36.7 miles from Montague.

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

The direct path is about 58 miles (93.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:54 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.57 one way or $21.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbridge and Chance Light Rain near Montague.

Stop Ideas Near Rockaway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockaway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockaway.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

40 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Montague. Straight-line distance: 57.96 mi (93.28 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Montague

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,630
Coordinates41.3031500, -74.7935000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Montague (-74.7935, 41.30315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 118 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.58 gal
9.78 L · about $10.57
Round trip
$21.14
5.16 gal · 19.56 L
Estimated CO2
22.9 kg one way
Round trip: 45.9 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $10.57 $21.14
Mid-grade $4.72 $12.19 $24.37
Premium $5.04 $13.00 $26.00
Diesel $6.33 $16.34 $32.68

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Montague. The current time is 01:50:45.

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.