Origin
South Plainfield, NJ
Afternoon in South Plainfield on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from South Plainfield, 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
18m
Distance
7.3 mi
12 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 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
South Plainfield, NJ
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Woodbridge, NJ
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Trip Overview
This quick 7.3-mile drive from South Plainfield to Woodbridge, New Jersey, is a straightforward local transit, estimated to take around 18 minutes. It's an ideal candidate for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stays. With a minimal fuel cost of about $1, this route is very budget-friendly. The drive primarily utilizes local roads like Oak Tree Road and Green Street, making it a familiar neighborhood journey within the Northeast region. Expect a relatively low highway share, meaning you'll spend most of your time navigating local traffic patterns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Oak Tree Road | 3.5 mi | 7m |
| Green Street | 1.7 mi | 5m |
| Oak Tree Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| CR 604 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Front Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| South Plainfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Oak Tree Road
— 3.5 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between South Plainfield, NJ and Woodbridge, NJ.
1
Start on South Plainfield Avenue
122 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Plainfield Avenue
2
Turn right onto Front Street
302 ft
·
14 sec
·
Front Street
3
Turn left onto Oak Tree Avenue
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Oak Tree Avenue
4
Continue on CR 604
3.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Oak Tree Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on CR 604
1.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Green Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto CR 604
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
CR 604
Toward CR 604 East: Green Street
Use the left lane.
7
Arrive at destination
CR 604
Heads-up: tricky spots
3 of 33 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Front Street
Turn right onto Front Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Oak Tree Avenue
Turn left onto Oak Tree Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
6.7 mi into trip
|
~16m 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
$1.21 one way
$2.42 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.33 | $2.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 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 | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
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
Afternoon in Woodbridge on Sunday
Local time
12:12 PM
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
1 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
18m 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 short 7.3-mile journey. Only about 8% of this route involves highway driving, so you'll be on familiar streets for the most part. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.5 miles along Oak Tree Road. This means you'll be making frequent turns and navigating residential and commercial areas rather than settling into a long, open road experience. The character of the drive is consistent, focusing on local connectivity rather than expansive scenery.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
7 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.5 mi on Oak Tree Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 Front Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 3 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 (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Oak Tree Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (CR 604): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (8%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.5 miles on Oak Tree Road. 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: near the start (Front Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Oak Tree Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 6.7 miles (CR 604): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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