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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.54 mi
01h 21m
Flight
42 mi
67.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42 mi
Kilometers
67.6 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.54 mi
Kilometers
82.94 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ringwood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Edison
Thu, Apr 23, 7:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edison
2026-04-23T05:05
Arrive Ringwood
Thu, Apr 23, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Edison
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Bloomfield
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Edison
25.8 mi
00h 40m
To Ringwood
25.8 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

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.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    53 m · 13 sec

  2. 2

    Continue on Reed Street

    106 m · 20 sec · Reed Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Central Avenue

    105 m · 18 sec · Central Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Plainfield Avenue

    2284 ft · 1 min · Plainfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Lincoln Highway

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lincoln Highway

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    673 ft · 21 sec · Bridge Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Middlesex Avenue

    2 mi · 5 min · Middlesex Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North

    142 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1306 ft · 47 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.9 mi · 30 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 3 West: Wayne

    1.2 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto State Route 3

    1.4 km · 1 min · State Route 3

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North: Mahwah

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Wanaque

    65 m · 8 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Ringwood Avenue

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Ringwood Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Greenwood Lake Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Skylands Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Mohawk Trail

    67 m · 10 sec · Mohawk Trail

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cupsaw Drive

    866 ft · 38 sec · Cupsaw Drive

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    949 ft · 44 sec · Glen Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Stetson Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

  29. 29

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
29 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
21.9 mi · 43%
I 80 West
7.41 mi · 14%
State Route 3
4.57 mi · 9%
Ringwood Avenue
3.95 mi · 8%
Lincoln Highway
3.58 mi · 7%
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
2.59 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
42 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomfield
00h 40m from Edison
Leave By
3:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Bloomfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11.5 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11.6 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bloomfield.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

8 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

11 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

28 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edison and Ringwood. Straight-line distance: 42 mi (67.6 km).

Edison

#1 Edison

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States

Population98,721
Coordinates40.5187200, -74.4121000
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Ringwood

#2 Ringwood

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population12,157
Coordinates41.1134300, -74.2454300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Edison (-74.4121, 40.51872)
End: Ringwood (-74.24543, 41.11343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
1.82 gal
6.88 L · about $7.44
Round trip
$14.87
3.64 gal · 13.76 L
Estimated CO2
16.2 kg one way
Round trip: 32.3 kg / 71 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Edison and Ringwood. The current time is 05:05:12.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.