How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Orange, NJ is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Orange.
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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
4.7 mi · 10 min · Saint Georges Avenue
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Turn left onto North Stiles Street
2439 ft · 49 sec · North Stiles Street
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Turn right onto Stiles Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Stiles Street
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Continue on Centennial Avenue
112 m · 9 sec · Centennial Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
1302 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
8.9 mi · 13 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
1321 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on I 280, CR 508: Newark, The Oranges
49 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West, I 280 East: Orange, West Orange, Newark, Harrison
1012 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
943 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 280 West: The Oranges
627 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Day Street, Essex Avenue, Orange
1065 ft · 28 sec
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Turn straight onto Distributor Road
912 ft · 22 sec · Distributor Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 280 West
24 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Orange.
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.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Orange?
The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Woodbridge and 9.1 miles from Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15 miles (24.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.83 one way or $5.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Orange.
Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
CITY HALL LOBBY
Diamond City Hall Photography
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kenilworth.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Orange. Straight-line distance: 14.97 mi (24.09 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 Orange
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 30,134 |
| Coordinates | 40.7706600, -74.2326500 |
| Altitude | 59 |
| Country | United States |
End: Orange (-74.23265, 40.77066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.83 | $5.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $3.18 | $6.36 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $3.37 | $6.73 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $4.14 | $8.28 |
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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