How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Pennington, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Pennington, NJ is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Pennington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Pennington.
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Start on Green Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Green Street
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Take the exit slight left toward Woodbridge Mall, U Turn
1908 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Montague Avenue
16 m · 4 sec · Montague Avenue
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Turn right
13 m · 5 sec
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Turn right
17 m · 7 sec
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Turn right onto Green Street
105 m · 15 sec · Green Street
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Turn right
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
634 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
84 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
118 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
13.7 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight right
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31: Ewing, Pennington
1274 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 31 North: Pennington
719 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennington Road
1 mi · 2 min · Pennington Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pennington Road
143 m · 9 sec · Pennington Road
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Exit the rotary onto Pennington Road
2799 ft · 1 min · Pennington Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Delaware Avenue
50 m · 11 sec · East Delaware Avenue
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Turn left
38 m · 9 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 Pennington.
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.
Green Street
Continue straight
13.7 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Pennington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Pennington?
The road trip is about 37.4 miles (60.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Kendall Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.7 miles from Woodbridge and 18.7 miles from Pennington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 $5.84 one way or $11.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Pennington.
Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kendall Park.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Pennington. Straight-line distance: 30.97 mi (49.84 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 Pennington
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 2,607 |
| Coordinates | 40.3284400, -74.7907200 |
| Altitude | 64 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennington (-74.79072, 40.32844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 60 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.43 | $5.84 | $11.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $6.56 | $13.13 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $6.94 | $13.89 |
| Diesel | $6.20 | $8.19 | $16.38 |
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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