How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Totowa, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Totowa, NJ is about 28.6 miles (46 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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
28.6 mi
00h 44m
Flight
24.33 mi
39.15 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.33 mi
Kilometers
39.15 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
28.6 mi
Kilometers
46.03 km
Drive Time
00h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Totowa
Wed, Sep 23, 2:59 PM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Wed, Sep 23, 3:44 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-09-23T14:15
Arrive Totowa
Wed, Sep 23, 2:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 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
Irvington
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Woodbridge
14.3 mi
00h 22m
To Totowa
14.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Stiles Street

    2439 ft · 49 sec · North Stiles Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Stiles Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Stiles Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Centennial Avenue

    112 m · 9 sec · Centennial Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1302 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    16.4 mi · 23 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 62, CR 646: Totowa, Little Falls, Paterson

    687 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Union Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Union Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Totowa Road

    30 m · 2 sec · Totowa Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Totowa Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
16.4 mi · 57%
Saint Georges Avenue
4.73 mi · 17%
State Route 3
3.3 mi · 12%
Union Boulevard
1.08 mi · 4%
Stiles Street
0.76 mi · 3%
NJ 3 West
0.72 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

16.4 mi · 00h 23m

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 44m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
24.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Irvington
00h 22m from Woodbridge
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near Totowa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28.6 miles (46 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?

Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.3 miles from Woodbridge and 14.3 miles from Totowa.

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

The direct path is about 24.3 miles (39.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.46 one way or $8.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Irvington

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 Irvington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.4 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 11.6 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 2.5 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 11.6 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 Irvington.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

5 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

6 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Totowa. Straight-line distance: 24.33 mi (39.15 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Totowa

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population10,797
Coordinates40.9051000, -74.2098700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: Totowa (-74.20987, 40.9051)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 46 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.01 gal
3.82 L · about $4.46
Round trip
$8.92
2.02 gal · 7.64 L
Estimated CO2
9 kg one way
Round trip: 18 kg / 40 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.42 $4.46 $8.92
Mid-grade $4.97 $5.02 $10.04
Premium $5.26 $5.31 $10.63
Diesel $6.47 $6.53 $13.06

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and Totowa. The current time is 14:15:08.

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.