How far is Elizabethport, NJ from Ridgewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabethport and Ridgewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elizabethport and Ridgewood.
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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 right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
14.7 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight right
1233 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard
2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
147 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park
69 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
141 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto River Road
1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road
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Continue on River Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive
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Continue on River Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
3.1 mi · 8 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ridgewood Avenue
947 ft · 32 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethport and Ridgewood.
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.
NJ 21
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
14.7 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Elizabethport and Sunny near Ridgewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elizabethport to Ridgewood?
The road trip is about 26.8 miles (43.2 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.4 miles from Elizabethport and 13.4 miles from Ridgewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 23.1 miles (37.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.88 one way or $7.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elizabethport and Sunny near Ridgewood.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst
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 Lyndhurst.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethport and Ridgewood. Straight-line distance: 23.04 mi (37.08 km).
#1 Elizabethport
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 124,969 |
| Coordinates | 40.6501000, -74.1870900 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.71 | $9.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
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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