Origin
Livingston, NJ
Morning in Livingston on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livingston, NJ to Woodland Park, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
6 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 25m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livingston, NJ
David Kanigan
Woodland Park, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This short 15-mile drive from Livingston to Woodland Park in New Jersey is easily manageable within a single day, taking only about 23 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads like North Livingston Avenue before merging onto I-280 West, also known as the Essex Freeway. With no highway driving and a minimal fuel cost of around $2, this trip is perfect for a quick local excursion. The journey is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaged driving experience than a straight shot. Given its brevity, it doesn't require an overnight stay, offering flexibility for your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 7.6 mi | 9m |
| Essex Freeway | 3.3 mi | 3m |
| North Livingston Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| New Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Lackawanna Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Overmount Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Pershing Place | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| McBride Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 7.6 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, NJ and Woodland Park, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 10
125 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Mount Pleasant Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 527
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Livingston Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 280 West
4
Merge onto I 280
3.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Essex Freeway
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 1
Toward Edwards Road, New Road
Use the slight right lane.
6
Keep slight right at fork
366 ft
·
9 sec
Toward New Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto New Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
New Road
8
Continue on New Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
New Road
9
Turn right onto US 46
7.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 46
Use the right lane.
10
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
Toward CR 639: Woodland Park, Little Falls
11
Keep slight left at fork
109 ft
·
8 sec
12
Turn left onto CR 639
294 ft
·
5 sec
·
Paterson Avenue
13
Continue on CR 639
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
McBride Avenue
14
Turn right onto CR 632
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Lackawanna Avenue
15
Turn left onto CR 635
365 ft
·
11 sec
·
Browertown Road
16
Turn right onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
·
Mount Pleasant Avenue
17
Turn right onto Overmount Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Overmount Avenue
18
Turn left onto Pershing Place
0.2 mi
·
54 sec
·
Pershing Place
19
Turn left onto Alexandria Court
362 ft
·
15 sec
·
Alexandria Court
20
Arrive at destination
Alexandria Court
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 4.8 and 13.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
4.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward Edwards Road, New Road
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 1
Toward Edwards Road, New Road
8
5 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward New Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
Toward New Road
6
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 46
Turn right onto US 46
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
13.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward CR 639: Woodland Park, Little Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 639: Woodland Park, Little Falls
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.49 one way
$4.97 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.72 | $5.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.91 | $5.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.58 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.31 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Woodland Park, NJ
Morning in Woodland Park on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
21 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
23m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this 15-mile trip, with a highway share of 0%. The route involves navigating through neighborhoods and city streets for much of the way, with brief segments on I-280 West. Since there are no long, uninterrupted stretches, you'll be actively managing turns and traffic signals throughout the 23-minute duration. This driving profile means you'll experience constant engagement rather than the monotony of a long highway cruise. The character of the road shifts between local avenues and the freeway, offering a varied but brief driving experience.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on US 46.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 46 and Essex Freeway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.8 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 15 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (US 46): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Livingston, NJ and Woodland Park, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 639: Woodland Park and Little Falls.
Cr 639: Woodland Park
13.3 mi in
|
~18m
Little Falls
13.3 mi in
|
~18m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on US 46. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Woodland Park, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.7 miles (US 46): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodland Park, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Woodland Park, NJ
More trips to Woodland Park, NJ
Explore more options from Livingston, NJ or browse trips ending in Woodland Park, NJ.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NJ road trips.