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16m
Distance
7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clark, NJ
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Woodbridge, NJ
James Kampeis
The drive from Clark, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 7 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Saint Georges Avenue, Walnut Avenue, Broadway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.6 miles on Saint Georges Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.16 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
3.5 miles from Clark, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 9m into the drive .
Expect a 16m drive with frequent turns across 7 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Carolina Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Carolina Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Lexington Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Chester Lang Place): Navigation decision point.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Carolina Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Lexington Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Chester Lang Place
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto CR 632 / Walnut Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto NJ 27 / Saint Georges Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Georges Avenue | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Walnut Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Amboy Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Westfield Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Chester Lang Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Carolina Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Lexington Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Clark, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ.
Start on Concord Street
Turn left onto Carolina Street
Turn right onto Lexington Avenue
Turn left onto Chester Lang Place
At end of road, turn right onto CR 632
Continue on Broadway
Turn left onto CR 613
Turn right onto NJ 27
Continue on NJ 35
Turn right onto CR 604
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 7 miles or 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 3.5 miles or 9m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbridge, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Clark, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Clark, NJ
This is one driving day of about 7 miles and 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.5 mi from Clark, NJ · 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
4 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 3.5 miles from Clark, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Woodbridge, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Woodbridge, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$1.16 one way
$2.32 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.36 | $2.71 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.56 | $3.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$26–$51
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.61 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Clark on Monday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Woodbridge on Monday
Local time
12:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Mostly Cloudy
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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