How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Montgomery, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Montgomery, NJ is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.16 mi
00h 51m
Flight
25.25 mi
40.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.25 mi
Kilometers
40.63 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.16 mi
Kilometers
50.14 km
Drive Time
00h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montgomery
Wed, Sep 23, 3:06 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 3:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-09-23T14:15
Arrive Montgomery
Wed, Sep 23, 3:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
9:30 PM EDT
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
South Bound Brook
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Woodbridge
15.5 mi
00h 25m
To Montgomery
15.6 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Green Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Amboy Avenue

    1548 ft · 38 sec · Amboy Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodbridge Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North

    2739 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    559 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    10.1 mi · 12 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, South Bound Brook

    808 ft · 20 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 527 South: Easton Avenue, New Brunswick

    155 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Easton Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Easton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Cedar Grove Lane

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Cedar Grove Lane

  12. 12

    Continue on Amwell Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Amwell Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Millstone Bypass

    1.3 km · 1 min · Millstone Bypass

  14. 14

    Continue on Amwell Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Amwell Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Long Hill Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · Long Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wertsville Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Wertsville Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Montgomery Road

    16 m · 2 sec · Montgomery Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Montgomery Road

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
57.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Amwell Road
10.8 mi · 35%
I 287 North
10.7 mi · 34%
Cedar Grove Lane
3.06 mi · 10%
Main Street
2.41 mi · 8%
Wertsville Road
0.81 mi · 3%
Millstone Bypass
0.79 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
25.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bound Brook
00h 25m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Montgomery.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?

South Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Woodbridge and 15.6 miles from Montgomery.

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

The direct path is about 25.2 miles (40.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.86 one way or $9.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Montgomery.

Stop Ideas Near South Bound Brook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Bound Brook, 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 South Bound Brook.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

10 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

27 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Montgomery. Straight-line distance: 25.25 mi (40.63 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Montgomery

Township in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population23,094
Coordinates40.4784400, -74.7537700
Altitude38
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Montgomery (-74.75377, 40.47844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
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
1.1 gal
4.16 L · about $4.86
Round trip
$9.72
2.2 gal · 8.32 L
Estimated CO2
9.8 kg one way
Round trip: 19.6 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $4.86 $9.72
Mid-grade $4.97 $5.46 $10.93
Premium $5.26 $5.79 $11.57
Diesel $6.47 $7.11 $14.22

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Montgomery. The current time is 14:15:17.

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.