How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Nutley, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Nutley, NJ is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Nutley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Nutley.
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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
1602 ft · 37 sec · Saint Georges Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark
1530 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road
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Continue on Carlton Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Carlton Street
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
8.1 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Nutley, Lyndhurst
1309 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Passaic Avenue
779 ft · 25 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn left onto Evelyn Place
785 ft · 36 sec · Evelyn Place
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Turn right onto Park Drive
156 m · 28 sec · Park Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Chestnut Street
1177 ft · 44 sec · Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto Hillside Avenue
1014 ft · 45 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Nutley.
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.
NJ 21
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
8.1 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Clear near Nutley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Nutley?
The road trip is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Elizabeth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Woodbridge and 11.1 miles from Nutley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.45 one way or $6.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbridge and Clear near Nutley.
Stop Ideas Near Elizabeth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabeth.
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Nutley. Straight-line distance: 19.42 mi (31.26 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 Nutley
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 28,457 |
| Coordinates | 40.8223200, -74.1598700 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nutley (-74.15987, 40.82232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.42 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.96 | $3.87 | $7.74 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $4.10 | $8.19 |
| Diesel | $6.17 | $4.81 | $9.62 |
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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