How far is Hawthorne, NJ from Ringwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Hawthorne, NJ to Ringwood, NJ is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
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.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hawthorne and Ringwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hawthorne and Ringwood.
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Start on Royal Avenue
23 m · 5 sec · Royal Avenue
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Turn right onto Diamond Bridge Avenue
128 m · 16 sec · Diamond Bridge Avenue
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Turn right onto Lafayette Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Lafayette Avenue
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Turn right onto Goffle Road
945 ft · 16 sec · Goffle Road
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Take the ramp slight right
100 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto NJ 208 North: Oakland
134 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
3.2 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
1 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Skyline Drive, Ringwood
1292 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Ringwood
671 ft · 17 sec
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Turn straight onto Skyline Drive
4.8 mi · 7 min · Skyline Drive
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Continue on Skyline Drive
41 m · 4 sec · Skyline Drive
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Turn right onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 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 Hawthorne and Ringwood.
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.
Skyline Drive
Turn straight onto Skyline Drive
4.82 mi · 00h 07m
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 Hawthorne and Sunny near Ringwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hawthorne to Ringwood?
The road trip is about 15.7 miles (25.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Franklin Lakes is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Hawthorne and 7.8 miles from Ringwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.4 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.36 one way or $4.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hawthorne and Sunny near Ringwood.
Stop Ideas Near Franklin Lakes
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Franklin Lakes.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Croton–Harmon station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne and Ringwood. Straight-line distance: 12.31 mi (19.81 km).
#1 Hawthorne
Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 18,667 |
| Coordinates | 40.9492600, -74.1537500 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.30 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $2.68 | $5.37 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $2.85 | $5.69 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $3.47 | $6.95 |
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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