How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Secaucus, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Secaucus, NJ is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20 miles (32.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 10m 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
22.3 mi
00h 35m
Flight
19.99 mi
32.17 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.99 mi
Kilometers
32.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.3 mi
Kilometers
35.89 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Secaucus
Thu, Sep 17, 2:52 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Thu, Sep 17, 3:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-09-17T14:17
Arrive Secaucus
Thu, Sep 17, 2:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:35 AM to 7:35 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:20 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
Elizabethport
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Woodbridge
11.1 mi
00h 17m
To Secaucus
11.2 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Today

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
67°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Green Street

    19 m · 10 sec · Green Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Saint Georges Avenue

    1602 ft · 37 sec · Saint Georges Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark

    1530 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Goethals Bridge, Staten Island

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1913 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North

    2197 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    1708 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.6 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    6.3 mi · 9 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  13. 13

    Continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    696 ft · 11 sec · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North, NJ 3: Cash Users, Secaucus

    1974 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 3: Secaucus, Park and Ride

    1916 ft · 58 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1074 ft · 26 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Paterson Plank Road

    2274 ft · 51 sec · Paterson Plank Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wilson Avenue

    17 m · 3 sec · Wilson Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wilson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
85.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
6.48 mi · 29%
US 1 North
5.78 mi · 26%
New Jersey Turnpike
5.63 mi · 25%
I 95 North
1.11 mi · 5%
Goethals Bridge
0.99 mi · 4%
Amboy Avenue
0.63 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

6.35 mi · 00h 09m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.3 mi
20 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elizabethport
00h 17m from Woodbridge
Leave By
7:20 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Partly Cloudy near Secaucus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 22.3 miles (35.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Elizabethport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Woodbridge and 11.2 miles from Secaucus.

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

The direct path is about 20 miles (32.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.3 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 7:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.50 one way or $6.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Woodbridge and Partly Cloudy near Secaucus.

Stop Ideas Near Elizabethport

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Elizabethport and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.5 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 4 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elizabethport.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

10 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Secaucus. Straight-line distance: 19.99 mi (32.17 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Secaucus

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

Population21,602
Coordinates40.7895500, -74.0565300
Altitude4
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Secaucus (-74.05653, 40.78955)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 36 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.79 gal
2.98 L · about $3.50
Round trip
$6.99
1.58 gal · 5.96 L
Estimated CO2
7 kg one way
Round trip: 14 kg / 31 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.43 $3.50 $6.99
Mid-grade $4.98 $3.93 $7.86
Premium $5.27 $4.16 $8.32
Diesel $6.22 $4.92 $9.83

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Secaucus. The current time is 14:17:31.

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.