How far is Woodbridge, NJ from North Plainfield, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ is about 12.4 miles (20 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9 miles (14.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and North Plainfield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and North Plainfield.
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Start on Green Street
19 m · 10 sec · Green Street
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Turn left onto Amboy Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue
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Continue on Saint Georges Avenue
2.4 mi · 5 min · Saint Georges Avenue
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Turn left onto West Inman Avenue
5.3 mi · 10 min · West Inman Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Old Raritan Road
1356 ft · 29 sec · Old Raritan Road
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Continue on Maple Street
1037 ft · 21 sec · Maple Street
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Continue on Maple Avenue
790 ft · 22 sec · Maple Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Somerset Street
642 ft · 17 sec · Somerset Street
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Turn right onto Pearl Street
745 ft · 21 sec · Pearl Street
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Turn left onto Watchung Avenue
2901 ft · 1 min · Watchung Avenue
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
2024 ft · 57 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Turn right onto Norwood Avenue
31 m · 3 sec · Norwood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Norwood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and North Plainfield.
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.
West Inman Avenue
Turn left onto West Inman Avenue
5.28 mi · 00h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Woodbridge and Rain Showers near North Plainfield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to North Plainfield?
The road trip is about 12.4 miles (20 km) and usually takes 00h 24m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.2 miles from Woodbridge and 6.2 miles from North Plainfield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9 miles (14.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.88 one way or $3.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 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 Plainfield.
Stop Ideas Near Iselin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iselin.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and North Plainfield. Straight-line distance: 9.01 mi (14.5 km).
#1 Woodbridge
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 99,430 |
| Coordinates | 40.5576000, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 North Plainfield
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
| Population | 21,246 |
| Coordinates | 40.6301000, -74.4273700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Plainfield (-74.42737, 40.6301)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.28 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.86 | $2.14 | $4.28 |
| Premium | $5.17 | $2.28 | $4.55 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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