How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Ridgefield, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Ridgefield, NJ is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethport and Ridgefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and Ridgefield.
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Start on Broadway
113 m · 22 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto 2nd Street
563 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · East Jersey Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1.1 mi · 1 min · Spring Street
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Keep slight left
5.8 mi · 8 min
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Merge slight right onto Pulaski Skyway
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 North: Jersey City, Lincoln Tunnel
2.8 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Tonnelle Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Continue on Broad Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto Edgewater Avenue
90 m · 13 sec · Edgewater Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Street
111 m · 21 sec · Hillside Street
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethport and Ridgefield.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Spring Street
Keep slight left
5.85 mi · 00h 08m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving Elizabethport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ridgefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethport to Ridgefield?
The road trip is about 19.3 miles (31.1 km) and usually takes 00h 32m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Jersey City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Elizabethport and 9.6 miles from Ridgefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Elizabethport and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ridgefield.
Stop Ideas Near Jersey City
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 Jersey City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 15.78 mi (25.4 km).
#1 Elizabethport
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 124,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -74.1870900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 11,125 |
| Coordinates | 40.8342700, -74.0087500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgefield (-74.00875, 40.83427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
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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