How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Prospect Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Prospect Park, NJ is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.5 miles (53.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.21 mi
00h 55m
Flight
33.5 mi
53.92 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.5 mi
Kilometers
53.92 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.21 mi
Kilometers
58.28 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Prospect Park
Mon, Oct 26, 12:57 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Mon, Oct 26, 1:53 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-10-26T12:02
Arrive Prospect Park
Mon, Oct 26, 12:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Kendall Park
NJ

Populated area in South Brunswick, New Jersey

From Woodbridge
18.1 mi
00h 27m
To Prospect Park
18.1 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Oct 26 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
70°F
Today

Patchy Frost then Sunny

Starts
Mon, Oct 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Prospect Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Prospect Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Green Street

  2. 2

    Take the exit slight left toward Woodbridge Mall, U Turn

    1908 ft · 1 min

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Montague Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · Montague Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right

    13 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right

    17 m · 7 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Green Street

    105 m · 15 sec · Green Street

  7. 7

    Turn right

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 11 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 20 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    975 ft · 15 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left

    2012 ft · 31 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · Brunswick Pike

  18. 18

    Continue on Trenton Freeway

    3 mi · 4 min · Trenton Freeway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Olden Avenue, New York Avenue

    145 m · 14 sec

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto New York Avenue

    111 m · 8 sec · New York Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right

    42 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto North Olden Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · North Olden Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Prospect Street

    2182 ft · 1 min · Prospect Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Weber Avenue

    618 ft · 27 sec · Weber Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Weber Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Prospect Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
25 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
69.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Green Street
28.6 mi · 79%
Trenton Freeway
2.96 mi · 8%
North Olden Avenue
1.19 mi · 3%
Brunswick Pike
0.87 mi · 2%
Prospect Street
0.41 mi · 1%
Woodbridge Mall
0.36 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Green Street

Continue straight

13.9 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
33.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kendall Park
00h 27m from Woodbridge
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Prospect Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Prospect Park?

The road trip is about 36.2 miles (58.3 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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 18.1 miles from Woodbridge and 18.1 miles from Prospect Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 33.5 miles (53.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.34 one way or $10.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbridge and Patchy Frost then Sunny near Prospect Park.

Stop Ideas Near Kendall Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Kendall Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Kendall Park.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

28 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Prospect Park. Straight-line distance: 33.5 mi (53.92 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Prospect Park

#2 Prospect Park

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population5,817
Coordinates40.2403900, -74.7662700
Altitude28
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Prospect Park (-74.76627, 40.24039)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.28 gal
4.84 L · about $5.34
Round trip
$10.68
2.56 gal · 9.68 L
Estimated CO2
11.4 kg one way
Round trip: 22.8 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.17 $5.34 $10.68
Mid-grade $4.78 $6.11 $12.23
Premium $5.09 $6.51 $13.02
Diesel $6.39 $8.18 $16.36

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Oct 26, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Prospect Park. The current time is 12:02:09.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.