Origin
Woodbridge, NJ
Late night in Woodbridge on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Woodbridge, NJ to Hackensack, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
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
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
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.
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
·
Green Street
2
Turn left onto NJ 35
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Amboy Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on NJ 35
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
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
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight right at fork onto I 278
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
I 278
Toward Goethals Bridge, Staten Island
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 278
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
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
·
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
·
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
·
South River Street
Use the left lane.
19
Turn left onto East Salem Street
0.2 mi
·
40 sec
·
East Salem Street
20
Turn left
195 ft
·
16 sec
21
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 29 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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
|
~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
|
~12m in
|
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
|
~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
|
~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
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.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
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
Late night in Hackensack on Sunday
Local time
12:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
15 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.
What kind of drive is this?
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.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.7 mi on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 30.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
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.
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 Woodbridge, NJ and Hackensack, NJ, road signs point toward Staten Island, Njtp North and Little Ferry.
Staten Island
6.7 mi in
|
~12m
|
via I 278
Njtp North
8.1 mi in
|
~14m
Little Ferry
29 mi in
|
~43m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 30.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.7 miles on New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.29 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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 Hackensack, 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: 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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hackensack, 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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