Origin
Piscataway, NJ
Morning in Piscataway on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Piscataway, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
14m
Distance
8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 13m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 15m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Piscataway, NJ
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Woodbridge, NJ
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Trip Overview
This quick 8-mile drive from Piscataway to Woodbridge, NJ, will take you about 14 minutes, making it a perfect local trip. Primarily following US 1 and CR 604, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 88% of it being on highways. You can easily complete this journey in a single day, with a minimal fuel cost estimated at just $1. It's a straightforward transit through the Northeast region, ideal for a short hop. This route is all about efficiency, getting you from point A to point B with little fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 6.5 mi | 10m |
| CR 604 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Green Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Plainfield Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Quality Way | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| School House Lane | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Woodbridge Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Germantown Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 6.5 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Piscataway, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ.
1
Start on Germantown Avenue
193 ft
·
10 sec
·
Germantown Avenue
2
Turn right onto School House Lane
497 ft
·
24 sec
·
School House Lane
3
Turn right onto CR 514
424 ft
·
15 sec
·
Woodbridge Avenue
4
Turn left onto CR 529
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
Plainfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto US 1
6.5 mi
·
10 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
205 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Green Street East
Use the right lane.
7
Turn straight onto Quality Way
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Quality Way
8
Turn right onto CR 604
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
Green Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit onto CR 604
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 604
Toward CR 604 East: Green Street
Use the left lane.
10
Arrive at destination
CR 604
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 514 / Woodbridge Avenue
Turn right onto CR 514 / Woodbridge Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue
Turn left onto CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward Green Street East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward Green Street East
6
7.1 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 604 / Green Street
Turn right onto CR 604 / Green Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 604
Take the exit onto CR 604 toward CR 604 East: Green Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward CR 604 East: Green Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.33 one way
$2.65 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.45 | $2.91 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.55 | $3.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.77 | $3.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.84 | $0.38 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Woodbridge, NJ
Morning in Woodbridge on Sunday
Local time
6:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
25 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
14m 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 highway-focused experience for most of this 8-mile journey, with 88% of your travel on such roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 6.5 miles on US 1, offering a consistent pace. You'll also navigate sections of CR 604 and Green Street, which might offer slight variations in scenery or traffic flow compared to the main highway. This drive is designed for smooth, uninterrupted travel, minimizing stops and maximizing forward momentum.
88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.5 mi on US 1.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 1 and CR 604. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 514 / Woodbridge Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 14m 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: at 0.1 miles (CR 514 / Woodbridge Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
On the drive from Piscataway, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Green Street East along the way.
Green Street East
6.9 mi in
|
~11m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.5 miles on US 1. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.1 miles (CR 514 / Woodbridge Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 529 / Plainfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Gateway National Recreation Area and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Woodbridge, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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