How far is Edison, NJ from Ringwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Edison, NJ to Ringwood, NJ is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42 miles (67.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edison and Ringwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edison and Ringwood.
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Start on the route
53 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Reed Street
106 m · 20 sec · Reed Street
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Turn left onto Central Avenue
105 m · 18 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue
2284 ft · 1 min · Plainfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
673 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn right onto Middlesex Avenue
2 mi · 5 min · Middlesex Avenue
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North
142 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
1306 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
21.9 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North: Mahwah
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Wanaque
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Ringwood Avenue
3.9 mi · 7 min · Ringwood Avenue
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Continue on Greenwood Lake Turnpike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike
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Turn right onto Skylands Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road
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Turn left onto Mohawk Trail
67 m · 10 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Turn right onto Cupsaw Drive
866 ft · 38 sec · Cupsaw Drive
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Turn right onto Glen Road
949 ft · 44 sec · Glen Road
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Turn left onto Stetson Road
5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Edison and Ringwood.
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
21.9 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Edison and Sunny near Ringwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edison to Ringwood?
The road trip is about 51.5 miles (82.9 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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?
Bloomfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.8 miles from Edison and 25.8 miles from Ringwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42 miles (67.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 3:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.44 one way or $14.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Edison and Sunny near Ringwood.
Stop Ideas Near Bloomfield
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 Bloomfield.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Ringwood. Straight-line distance: 42 mi (67.6 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 Ringwood
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,157 |
| Coordinates | 41.1134300, -74.2454300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ringwood (-74.24543, 41.11343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $4.09 | $7.44 | $14.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.02 | $18.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.88 | $21.77 |
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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