Origin
Woodbridge, NJ
Night in Woodbridge on Tuesday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbridge, NJ to Hackensack, NJ
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
47m
Distance
30.7 mi
49 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
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6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbridge, NJ
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Hackensack, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 30.7-mile drive from Woodbridge to Hackensack, New Jersey, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 47 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on major highways, with about 75% of the route being highway driving, making it a quick and efficient trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $5, which is quite economical for a journey of this length. Given its short duration and highway focus, this route is best suited for a direct transit rather than an extended exploration, offering a no-fuss way to get between these two points in the Northeast region.
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
15.4 miles from Woodbridge, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 30.7-mile journey, with 75% of your travel time spent on high-speed roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 10.7 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, allowing for a consistent pace. You'll navigate a significant portion of the drive using the New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and the main New Jersey Turnpike, supplemented by US 1. This profile suggests a drive characterized by efficient travel and minimal local road detours, maintaining a steady rhythm for most of the 47-minute duration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur is the longest continuous segment at about 10.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur and New Jersey Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 30.7 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 (NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles (I 278): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue
Turn left onto NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
0.9 mi into trip
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~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark
8
6.7 mi into trip
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~12m in
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I 278
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278 toward Goethals Bridge, Staten Island
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Goethals Bridge, Staten Island
7
27.2 mi into trip
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~40m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 80 West Local: Hackensack
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 80 West Local: Hackensack
8
29 mi into trip
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~43m in
Take the exit toward Hudson Street, Hackensack, Little Ferry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 66
Toward Hudson Street, Hackensack, Little Ferry
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woodbridge, NJ and Hackensack, NJ, road signs point toward Staten Island, Njtp North and Little Ferry.
Staten Island
6.7 mi in
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~12m
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via I 278
Njtp North
8.1 mi in
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~14m
Little Ferry
29 mi in
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~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 5.7 mi | 7m |
| US 1 | 5.5 mi | 9m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| South River Street | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| I 278 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Amboy Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Saint Georges Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
— 10.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge, NJ and Hackensack, NJ.
1
Start on CR 604
61 ft
·
10 sec
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Green Street
2
Turn left onto NJ 35
0.6 mi
·
1 min
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Amboy Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on NJ 35
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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Saint Georges Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto US 1; US 9
5.5 mi
·
9 min
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US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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I 278
Toward Goethals Bridge, Staten Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 278
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
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I 278
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
11
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
5.7 mi
·
7 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
12
Keep slight left at fork onto I 95; NJTP
11 mi
·
14 min
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New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 80 West: Paterson
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 80 West Local: Hackensack
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 80
1.2 mi
·
1 min
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Christopher Columbus Highway
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Exit 66
Toward Hudson Street, Hackensack, Little Ferry
Use the slight right lane.
17
Continue on East Kennedy Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
East Kennedy Street
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto CR 503; CR 49
1.2 mi
·
2 min
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South River Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto East Salem Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
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East Salem Street
20
Turn left
195 ft
·
16 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the short 47-minute duration of this 30.7-mile trip, you have the flexibility to depart at almost any time to avoid peak traffic, especially around the New Jersey Turnpike. With an estimated fuel cost of just $5, refueling is unlikely to be a major concern, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Since the drive is so brief and highway-centric, dedicated stops aren't really necessary, but rest areas are available along the New Jersey Turnpike if needed. Keep an eye on the GPS for the transition from the Western Spur to the main Turnpike, as this is where you'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch.
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 15.4 miles from Woodbridge, NJ, or about 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 10.7 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 30.7 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 15.4 miles or 24m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Hackensack, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Woodbridge, 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 Woodbridge, NJ
This is one driving day of about 30.7 miles and 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Woodbridge, 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 New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur for about 10.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 15.4 mi from Woodbridge, NJ · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
15 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 30.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 15.4 miles from Woodbridge, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Hackensack, NJ
The final approach into Hackensack, 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 Hackensack, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.09 one way
$10.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.57 | $11.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.95 | $11.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.29
New Jersey Turnpike
(16.4 mi)
$2.29
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
$5
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$32–$57
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.22 | $1.47 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.69 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.30 | $1.96 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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.
Destination
Hackensack, NJ
Night in Hackensack on Tuesday
Local time
9:25 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
2 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Woodbridge, NJ to Hackensack, NJ covers 30.7 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur, New Jersey Turnpike, US 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 miles from Woodbridge, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.09 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 16 significant decision points across 30.7 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 (NJ 35 / Amboy Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.7 miles (I 278): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Woodbridge, NJ and Hackensack, NJ, road signs point toward Staten Island, Njtp North and Little Ferry.
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