How far is Elmwood Park, NJ from Ridgewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Elmwood Park, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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
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Borough in New Jersey
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elmwood Park and Ridgewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elmwood Park and Ridgewood.
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Start on Linden Avenue
39 m · 8 sec · Linden Avenue
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Turn right onto Mola Boulevard
752 ft · 24 sec · Mola Boulevard
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Turn right onto Van Riper Avenue
2172 ft · 1 min · Van Riper Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Market Street
763 ft · 18 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto River Drive
1.6 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 Elmwood Park 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.
Maple Avenue
Turn right onto Maple Avenue
3.1 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.
Sunny leaving Elmwood Park and Sunny near Ridgewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elmwood Park to Ridgewood?
The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Fair Lawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Elmwood Park and 3.6 miles from Ridgewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.2 miles (8.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 2 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.02 one way or $2.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elmwood Park and Sunny near Ridgewood.
Stop Ideas Near Fair Lawn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Orangetown Town Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fair Lawn.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elmwood Park and Ridgewood. Straight-line distance: 5.2 mi (8.37 km).
#1 Elmwood Park
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 19,863 |
| Coordinates | 40.9039900, -74.1184800 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.02 | $2.04 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.15 | $2.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.24 | $2.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.50 | $2.99 |
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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