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Trip from North Bergen, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ

Drive Time

39m

Distance

25 mi

40 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$4

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 10 min
4 AM
0h 36m ★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown North Bergen, NJ, NJ

North Bergen, NJ

Illya Goloborodko

Downtown Woodbridge, NJ, NJ

Woodbridge, NJ

James Kampeis

Trip Overview

The drive from North Bergen, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 25 miles and takes about 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on US 1, Tonnelle Avenue, Pulaski Skyway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 9.3 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.14 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

12.5 miles from North Bergen, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 18m into the drive .

Drive Character

The drive from North Bergen, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 25 miles and takes about 39m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 9.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 25 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (US 1; US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

7
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Turn right onto CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
5.6 mi into trip | ~8m in | US 1; US 9

Take the exit onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 South: Newark

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 1-9 South: Newark
8
9.1 mi into trip | ~14m in | US 1; US 9

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9 toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port...
7
12 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty I...
7
23.7 mi into trip | ~36m in

Take the exit toward NJ 35: Rahway, The Amboys

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJ 35: Rahway, The Amboys

Towns Along This Route

Between North Bergen, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Port Newark, Main Terminals and The Amboys.

Jersey City

5.5 mi in | ~8m | via US 1; US 9

Pulaski Skyway

5.5 mi in | ~8m | via US 1; US 9

Port Newark

9.1 mi in | ~14m | via US 1; US 9

Main Terminals

12 mi in | ~18m

The Amboys

23.7 mi in | ~36m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 1 9.3 mi 14m
Tonnelle Avenue 5.1 mi 7m
Pulaski Skyway 3.3 mi 5m
US 1 EXPR 2.7 mi 3m
Spring Street 2.2 mi 3m
Amboy Avenue 0.6 mi 1m
Saint Georges Avenue 0.5 mi 1m
76th Street 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 1 — 9.3 mi, about 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Bergen, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ.

1

Start on 79th Street

230 ft · 14 sec · 79th Street
2

Turn right onto CR 501

0.1 mi · 14 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
Use the right lane.
3

Turn right onto 76th Street

0.3 mi · 54 sec · 76th Street
4

Turn left onto US 1; US 9

5.0 mi · 7 min · Tonnelle Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue
Toward NJ 139 East, US 1 South, US 9 South: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Tonnele Avenue, Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway
6

Take the exit onto US 1; US 9

0.2 mi · 24 sec · US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 South: Newark Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto US 1; US 9

3.3 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8

Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9

2.9 mi · 3 min · US 1; US 9
Toward US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Merge onto US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 1 EXPR; US 9 EXPR
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Merge onto US 1; US 9

2.2 mi · 3 min · Spring Street
12

Continue on US Route 1/9 Southbound

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Carlton Street
13

Continue on US 1; US 9

3.5 mi · 6 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14

Continue on US 1; US 9

0.3 mi · 28 sec · US 1; US 9
15

Continue on US 1; US 9

2.5 mi · 3 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec
Toward NJ 35: Rahway, The Amboys Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn left onto NJ 35

0.5 mi · 1 min · Saint Georges Avenue
Use the left lane.
18

Continue on NJ 35

0.6 mi · 1 min · Amboy Avenue
19

Turn right onto CR 604

61 ft · 2 sec · Green Street
20

Arrive at destination

CR 604

Trip Plan

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.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 12.5 miles from North Bergen, NJ, or about 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 9.3 miles.

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 25 miles or 39m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 12.5 miles or 18m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 32m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodbridge, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving North Bergen, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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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 North Bergen, NJ

This is one driving day of about 25 miles and 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from North Bergen, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 1 for about 9.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 12.5 mi from North Bergen, NJ · 18m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

13 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 12.5 miles from North Bergen, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Woodbridge, NJ

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

6 mi from route ~16 min detour $10 near mile 12.1
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

11 mi from route ~29 min detour Free near mile 0.9
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

14 mi from route ~36 min detour Free near mile 6
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 21.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.14 one way

$8.27 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $4.53 $9.05
premium $4.92 $4.84 $9.69
diesel $5.64 $5.55 $11.11

Estimated Tolls: $0.23

Pulaski Skyway (3.3 mi) $0.23

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$4

Tolls

$0

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$29–$54

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 7.5 0 $2.63 $1.20
Efficient EV 6.3 0 $2.19 $1.00
EV Truck/SUV 10 0 $3.50 $1.60

Gas CO2

9 kg

EV CO2

3 kg (67% 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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

North Bergen, NJ

Morning in North Bergen on Monday

Local time

7:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Woodbridge, NJ

Morning in Woodbridge on Monday

Local time

7:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 8% chance Live forecast

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

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

10 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

39m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from North Bergen, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ covers 25 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Tonnelle Avenue, Pulaski Skyway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from North Bergen, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 25 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 501 / John F. Kennedy Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.6 miles (US 1; US 9): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (US 1; US 9): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between North Bergen, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ, road signs point toward Jersey City, Pulaski Skyway, Port Newark, Main Terminals and The Amboys.

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