How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Readington, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Readington, NJ is about 28 miles (45.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
28.04 mi
00h 41m
Flight
23.79 mi
38.29 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.79 mi
Kilometers
38.29 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.04 mi
Kilometers
45.12 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Readington
Fri, Sep 25, 5:39 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Fri, Sep 25, 6:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-09-25T16:58
Arrive Readington
Fri, Sep 25, 5:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:41 AM to 7:41 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodbridge
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
South Bound Brook
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Woodbridge
14 mi
00h 20m
To Readington
14 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
68°F
Friday

Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Sep 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Readington.

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    19 m · 5 sec · Green Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Amboy Avenue

    1548 ft · 38 sec · Amboy Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Woodbridge Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Woodbridge Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North

    2739 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    559 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    14 mi · 16 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward US 22 West: Clinton

    3161 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.1 km · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Flemington, Princeton, Raritan

    1309 ft · 36 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old York Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Dreahook Road

    2345 ft · 1 min · Dreahook Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Readington Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Readington Road

  16. 16

    Turn right

    14 m · 3 sec

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
60.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 North
14.6 mi · 52%
US 202 South
5 mi · 18%
US 22 West
2.99 mi · 11%
Main Street
2.41 mi · 9%
Readington Road
0.85 mi · 3%
Old York Road
0.8 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 287 North

Continue straight

14 mi · 00h 16m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
23.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Bound Brook
00h 20m from Woodbridge
Leave By
7:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Woodbridge and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Readington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Readington?

The road trip is about 28 miles (45.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

South Bound Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Woodbridge and 14 miles from Readington.

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

The direct path is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.35 one way or $8.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Woodbridge and Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers near Readington.

Stop Ideas Near South Bound Brook

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Bound Brook, 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 South Bound Brook.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

10 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

27 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Readington. Straight-line distance: 23.79 mi (38.29 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Readington

#2 Readington

Unincorporated community in Hunterdon County, New Jersey

Population15,863
Coordinates40.5687100, -74.7376600
Altitude33
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Readington (-74.73766, 40.56871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.74 L · about $4.35
Round trip
$8.71
1.98 gal · 7.48 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $4.35 $8.71
Mid-grade $4.95 $4.90 $9.81
Premium $5.24 $5.19 $10.38
Diesel $6.45 $6.38 $12.77

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 · Sep 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Readington. The current time is 16:58:16.

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.