How far is Woodland Park, NJ from New Brunswick, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodland Park, NJ to New Brunswick, NJ is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.81 mi
00h 50m
Flight
30.96 mi
49.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.96 mi
Kilometers
49.83 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.81 mi
Kilometers
59.24 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Brunswick
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM EDT
Return by in Woodland Park
Wed, Apr 22, 11:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodland Park
2026-04-22T21:34
Arrive New Brunswick
Wed, Apr 22, 10:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Woodland Park
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
Kenilworth
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Woodland Park
18.3 mi
00h 25m
To New Brunswick
18.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Woodland Park and New Brunswick.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Park and New Brunswick.

  1. 1

    Start on Alexandria Court

    110 m · 21 sec · Alexandria Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pershing Place

    69 m · 12 sec · Pershing Place

  3. 3

    Continue on Pershing Place

    72 m · 10 sec · Pershing Place

  4. 4

    Continue on Weston Place

    118 m · 19 sec · Weston Place

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Overmount Avenue

    858 ft · 42 sec · Overmount Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Cliffside Drive

    80 m · 12 sec · Cliffside Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Washington Drive

    1810 ft · 1 min · Washington Drive

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Rifle Camp Road

    1 km · 2 min · Rifle Camp Road

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Notch Road

    37 m · 3 sec · Notch Road

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto Notch Road

    63 m · 10 sec · Notch Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    50 m · 4 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    531 ft · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Turn slight left

    1.3 mi · 1 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1473 ft · 36 sec · ramp to GSP Southbound

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.8 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton

    1110 ft · 27 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton

    1453 ft · 35 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    636 ft · 13 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Continue straight

    4.7 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 18: New Brunswick, East Brunswick

    643 ft · 18 sec

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Piscataway

    755 ft · 21 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    1866 ft · 37 sec · State Route 18

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 172: New Brunswick, Cook/Douglass Campus, Paul Robeson Boulevard, New Street, Highland Park

    878 ft · 17 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Route 18 Service Road

    2097 ft · 47 sec · Route 18 Service Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Paul Robeson Boulevard

    2025 ft · 1 min · Paul Robeson Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Suydam Street

    2289 ft · 1 min · Suydam Street

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Livingston Avenue

    1589 ft · 37 sec · Livingston Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Delavan Street

    21 m · 3 sec · Delavan Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Delavan Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodland Park and New Brunswick.

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
32 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
21.8 mi · 59%
US 1 South
7.22 mi · 20%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
1.27 mi · 3%
Notch Road
0.82 mi · 2%
Rifle Camp Road
0.62 mi · 2%
Suydam Street
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

21.8 mi · 00h 31m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.9 mi
30.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenilworth
00h 25m from Woodland Park
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Woodland Park and Chance Rain Showers near New Brunswick.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Woodland Park to New Brunswick?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Woodland Park and 18.5 miles from New Brunswick.

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

The direct path is about 30.9 miles (49.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Woodland Park and Chance Rain Showers near New Brunswick.

Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth

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 Kenilworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Park

New York , NY
Broadway &, Chambers St, New York, NY 10007, United States
Rating 4.5/5 10,716 reviews Tourist attraction,City park,Park
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 14.8 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 3.8 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13 mi away

City Hall Wedding Photographer by Dolce Vita

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280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

9 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodland Park and New Brunswick. Straight-line distance: 30.96 mi (49.83 km).

Woodland Park

#1 Woodland Park

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Population12,655
Coordinates40.8898200, -74.1948700
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
New Brunswick

#2 New Brunswick

The most populous city in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population56,182
Coordinates40.4862200, -74.4518200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Alexandria Court (-74.194615, 40.889599)
End: Delavan Street (-74.451875, 40.486167)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
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
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $5.31
Round trip
$10.62
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.31 $10.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.95 $6.44 $12.88
Diesel $5.98 $7.77 $15.55

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Woodland Park and New Brunswick. The current time is 21:34:06.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

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