How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Newton, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Newton, NJ is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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
58.48 mi
01h 26m
Flight
42.37 mi
68.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.37 mi
Kilometers
68.19 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.48 mi
Kilometers
94.12 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newton
Tue, Sep 15, 9:42 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Tue, Sep 15, 11:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-09-15T20:16
Arrive Newton
Tue, Sep 15, 9:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 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
Parsippany
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Woodbridge
29.2 mi
00h 43m
To Newton
29.3 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
47°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Tue, Sep 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10 mi · 14 min · NJ 15 North

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 517: Sparta, Franklin

    1237 ft · 43 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sparta Avenue

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Sparta Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Newton Sparta Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Newton Sparta Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Sparta Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sparta Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Spring Street

    1866 ft · 59 sec · Spring Street

  24. 24

    Enter the roundabout toward Spring Street

    20 m · 2 sec · Spring Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Spring Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
42.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Essex Freeway
11.5 mi · 20%
Christopher Columbus Highway
11.4 mi · 20%
NJ 15 North
10.6 mi · 18%
Garden State Parkway
8.94 mi · 15%
Saint Georges Avenue
4.73 mi · 8%
Newton Sparta Road
4.16 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

11.5 mi · 00h 14m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.1 mi
42.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsippany
00h 43m from Woodbridge
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Mostly Clear near Newton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 58.5 miles (94.1 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.2 miles from Woodbridge and 29.3 miles from Newton.

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

The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbridge and Mostly Clear near Newton.

Stop Ideas Near Parsippany

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Parsippany, 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 Parsippany.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Newton. Straight-line distance: 42.37 mi (68.19 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Newton

Town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Population7,977
Coordinates41.0581500, -74.7526700
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Newton (-74.75267, 41.05815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.06 gal
7.81 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.12 gal · 15.62 L
Estimated CO2
18.3 kg one way
Round trip: 36.6 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $4.96 $10.22 $20.43
Premium $5.25 $10.82 $21.63
Diesel $6.17 $12.70 $25.40

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Newton. The current time is 20:16:05.

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.