How far is Woodbridge, NJ from North Caldwell, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
28.43 mi
00h 48m
Flight
21.27 mi
34.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.27 mi
Kilometers
34.23 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.43 mi
Kilometers
45.76 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Caldwell
Fri, Oct 16, 9:51 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Fri, Oct 16, 10:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-10-16T21:03
Arrive North Caldwell
Fri, Oct 16, 9:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 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
Irvington
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Woodbridge
14.2 mi
00h 24m
To North Caldwell
14.2 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S
Destination
77°F
Friday

Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Oct 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and North Caldwell.

  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

    6.9 mi · 9 min · Essex Freeway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells, Livingston

    1356 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    722 ft · 16 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Roseland Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Roseland Avenue

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue

    604 ft · 25 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Smull Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Smull Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    27 m · 7 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Mountain Avenue

    2263 ft · 1 min · Mountain Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto East Greenbrook Road

    721 ft · 22 sec · East Greenbrook Road

  24. 24

    Turn right

    34 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
8.94 mi · 31%
Essex Freeway
6.91 mi · 24%
Saint Georges Avenue
4.73 mi · 17%
Roseland Avenue
1.62 mi · 6%
Smull Avenue
1.52 mi · 5%
Stiles Street
0.76 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

8.94 mi · 00h 13m

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 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
21.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irvington
00h 24m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodbridge and Rain Showers near North Caldwell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to North Caldwell?

The road trip is about 28.5 miles (45.8 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.2 miles from Woodbridge and 14.2 miles from North Caldwell.

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

The direct path is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.28 one way or $8.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Woodbridge and Rain Showers near North Caldwell.

Stop Ideas Near Irvington

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 Irvington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.5 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 11.6 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 2.6 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 11.6 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 Irvington.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

6 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and North Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 21.27 mi (34.23 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
North Caldwell

#2 North Caldwell

Town

Population6,641
Coordinates40.8648200, -74.2582000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: North Caldwell (-74.2582, 40.86482)

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
3.8 L · about $4.28
Round trip
$8.56
2 gal · 7.6 L
Estimated CO2
8.9 kg one way
Round trip: 17.8 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.28 $4.28 $8.56
Mid-grade $4.86 $4.86 $9.72
Premium $5.17 $5.17 $10.34
Diesel $6.31 $6.31 $12.63

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and North Caldwell. The current time is 21:03:45.

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.