How far is Woodbridge, NJ from West Milford, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to West Milford, NJ is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
52.34 mi
01h 15m
Flight
39.87 mi
64.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.87 mi
Kilometers
64.16 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.34 mi
Kilometers
84.23 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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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 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Milford
Tue, Oct 20, 6:23 AM EDT
Return by in Woodbridge
Tue, Oct 20, 7:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodbridge
2026-10-20T05:07
Arrive West Milford
Tue, Oct 20, 6:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 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
Little Falls
NJ

City in Morrison County, Minnesota

From Woodbridge
26.2 mi
00h 37m
To West Milford
26.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N
Destination
West Milford Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
65°F
Tuesday
Using Ringwood as the closest live forecast in the Passaic County weather hub.

Partly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Oct 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and West Milford.

  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

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  16. 16

    Turn right

    12 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 West Milford.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
23.7 mi · 45%
Garden State Parkway
16.4 mi · 31%
Saint Georges Avenue
4.73 mi · 9%
State Route 3
4.57 mi · 9%
Stiles Street
0.76 mi · 1%
NJ 3 West
0.72 mi · 1%
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 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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Falls
00h 37m from Woodbridge
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near West Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to West Milford?

The road trip is about 52.3 miles (84.2 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Woodbridge and 26.2 miles from West Milford.

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

The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Woodbridge and Partly Sunny near West Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Little Falls

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 Little Falls and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Market St at City Hall
Nearby stop 3.1 mi away

Market St at City Hall

Paterson , NJ
Paterson, NJ 07505
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Falls.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

27 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and West Milford. Straight-line distance: 39.87 mi (64.16 km).

Woodbridge

#1 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
West Milford

#2 West Milford

Township of New Jersey

Population26,242
Coordinates41.1312100, -74.3673700
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Woodbridge (-74.28459, 40.5576)
End: West Milford (-74.36737, 41.13121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
6.99 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.71
3.7 gal · 13.98 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.25 $7.85 $15.71
Mid-grade $4.82 $8.92 $17.83
Premium $5.14 $9.51 $19.01
Diesel $6.36 $11.76 $23.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodbridge and West Milford. The current time is 05:07:45.

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.