How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Paramus, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Paramus, NJ is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Paramus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Paramus.
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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
14.7 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight right
1233 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1569 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
2735 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
2257 ft · 33 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Glen Rock
853 ft · 50 sec
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Turn slight right onto East Midland Avenue
3159 ft · 2 min · East Midland Avenue
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
1767 ft · 1 min · Country Club Road
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Continue on Country Club Road
1122 ft · 50 sec · Country Club Road
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Continue on Country Club Road
51 m · 13 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn right
39 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
59 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
1279 ft · 2 min
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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 Paramus.
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
14.7 mi · 00h 20m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Sunny near Paramus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Paramus?
The road trip is about 34.7 miles (55.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Woodbridge and 17.3 miles from Paramus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbridge and Sunny near Paramus.
Stop Ideas Near Kearny
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 Kearny.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Paramus. Straight-line distance: 28.89 mi (46.49 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 Paramus
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 26,063 |
| Coordinates | 40.9445400, -74.0754200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paramus (-74.07542, 40.94454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.09 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
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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