How far is Edison, NJ from Ridgewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Ridgewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Ridgewood.
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Start on the route
53 m ยท 13 sec
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Continue on Reed Street
106 m ยท 20 sec ยท Reed Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
105 m ยท 18 sec ยท Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
2284 ft ยท 1 min ยท Plainfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2.1 mi ยท 4 min ยท Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
673 ft ยท 21 sec ยท Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Middlesex Avenue
2 mi ยท 5 min ยท Middlesex Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi ยท 3 min ยท Lincoln Highway
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
142 m ยท 11 sec
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Continue straight
1306 ft ยท 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.6 mi ยท 33 min ยท Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson
1.1 km ยท 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi ยท 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
96 m ยท 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
783 ft ยท 23 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Street
941 ft ยท 27 sec ยท Grand Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
3257 ft ยท 1 min ยท Main Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1.8 mi ยท 3 min ยท River Street
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Turn right onto 2nd Avenue
107 m ยท 11 sec ยท 2nd Avenue
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Turn left onto East 19th Street
155 m ยท 10 sec ยท East 19th Street
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Continue on Lincoln Avenue
2.9 mi ยท 6 min ยท Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Godwin Avenue
2311 ft ยท 1 min ยท Godwin Avenue
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Continue on Wilsey Square
126 m ยท 16 sec ยท Wilsey Square
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Continue on Garber Square
844 ft ยท 19 sec ยท Garber Square
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
622 ft ยท 25 sec ยท North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Ridgewood Avenue
1099 ft ยท 37 sec ยท East Ridgewood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m ยท 1 sec ยท East Ridgewood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Ridgewood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.6 mi ยท 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Partly Sunny leaving Edison and Partly Sunny near Ridgewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Ridgewood?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 01h 04m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.8 miles from Edison and 19.7 miles from Ridgewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.14 one way or $12.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Edison and Partly Sunny near Ridgewood.
Stop Ideas Near Irvington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irvington.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Ridgewood. Straight-line distance: 35.38 mi (56.94 km).
#1 Edison
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 98,721 |
| Coordinates | 40.5187200, -74.4121000 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgewood
Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 24,915 |
| Coordinates | 40.9792600, -74.1165300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgewood (-74.11653, 40.97926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 64 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.42 | $6.14 | $12.28 |
| Mid-grade | $4.97 | $6.91 | $13.81 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $7.31 | $14.63 |
| Diesel | $6.47 | $8.99 | $17.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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