How far is Hoboken, NJ from Ridgefield Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to Ridgefield Park, NJ is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
10.82 mi
00h 20m
Flight
7.83 mi
12.6 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.83 mi
Kilometers
12.6 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.82 mi
Kilometers
17.41 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ridgefield Park
Thu, Oct 15, 3:03 PM EDT
Return by in Hoboken
Thu, Oct 15, 3:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hoboken
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Ridgefield Park
Thu, Oct 15, 3:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hoboken
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From Hoboken
5.4 mi
00h 10m
To Ridgefield Park
5.4 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hoboken and Ridgefield Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken and Ridgefield Park.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Street

    110 m · 22 sec · 6th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Clinton Street

    2851 ft · 2 min · Clinton Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 12th Street

    83 m · 19 sec · 12th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Willow Avenue

    1.2 km · 3 min · Willow Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel

    1070 ft · 30 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    22 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Boulevard East

    1508 ft · 37 sec · Boulevard East

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Marginal Highway

    899 ft · 17 sec · North Marginal Highway

  9. 9

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 495 West

    610 ft · 15 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    1451 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge

    2097 ft · 45 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

    4.9 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Challenger Road

    974 ft · 18 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Challenger Road

    2018 ft · 42 sec · Challenger Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Emerson Street

    2216 ft · 46 sec · Emerson Street

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Teaneck Road

    2258 ft · 46 sec · Teaneck Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Park Street

    903 ft · 40 sec · Park Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hoboken and Ridgefield Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
175.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur
4.88 mi · 45%
NJ 495 West
1.6 mi · 15%
Willow Avenue
0.76 mi · 7%
I 95 North
0.67 mi · 6%
Challenger Road
0.57 mi · 5%
Clinton Street
0.54 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Eastern Spur

4.88 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
7.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 10m from Hoboken
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hoboken and Sunny near Ridgefield Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hoboken to Ridgefield Park?

The road trip is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.4 miles from Hoboken and 5.4 miles from Ridgefield Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.63 one way or $3.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoboken and Sunny near Ridgefield Park.

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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 Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 5.8 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 6.2 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 8.6 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 6.2 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 Secaucus.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and Ridgefield Park. Straight-line distance: 7.83 mi (12.6 km).

Hoboken

#1 Hoboken

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

Population53,081
Coordinates40.7439900, -74.0323600
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Ridgefield Park

#2 Ridgefield Park

Village of New Jersey

Population12,837
Coordinates40.8570400, -74.0215300
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Hoboken (-74.03236, 40.74399)
End: Ridgefield Park (-74.02153, 40.85704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.38 gal
1.45 L · about $1.63
Round trip
$3.26
0.76 gal · 2.9 L
Estimated CO2
3.4 kg one way
Round trip: 6.8 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $1.63 $3.26
Mid-grade $4.88 $1.85 $3.71
Premium $5.18 $1.97 $3.93
Diesel $6.32 $2.40 $4.80

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hoboken and Ridgefield Park. The current time is 14:43:05.

Distance to Other Cities

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