How far is Hoboken, NJ from Ridgewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Hoboken, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 35m.
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
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hoboken and Ridgewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hoboken and Ridgewood.
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Start on 6th Street
110 m · 22 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto Clinton Street
2851 ft · 2 min · Clinton Street
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Turn right onto 12th Street
83 m · 19 sec · 12th Street
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Turn left onto Willow Avenue
1.2 km · 3 min · Willow Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel
1070 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
22 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Boulevard East
1508 ft · 37 sec · Boulevard East
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Turn left onto North Marginal Highway
899 ft · 17 sec · North Marginal Highway
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 495 West
610 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
1.6 km · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 17 North: Rutherford
564 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 17 North: Rutherford
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Continue straight
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit straight toward Oradell
727 ft · 20 sec
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Turn slight right onto Oradell, U Turn
60 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Ridgewood Avenue
100 m · 8 sec · Ridgewood Avenue
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Continue on Ridgewood Avenue
2.1 mi · 6 min · 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 Hoboken 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 17 North
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4.18 mi · 00h 05m
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 Hoboken and Sunny near Ridgewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hoboken to Ridgewood?
The road trip is about 21.4 miles (34.5 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?
Hasbrouck Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.7 miles from Hoboken and 10.7 miles from Ridgewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.8 miles (27.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.26 one way or $6.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hoboken and Sunny near Ridgewood.
Stop Ideas Near Hasbrouck Heights
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 Hasbrouck Heights.
Pennsylvania Station
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hoboken and Ridgewood. Straight-line distance: 16.84 mi (27.1 km).
#1 Hoboken
A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 53,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.7439900, -74.0323600 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| 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: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.26 | $6.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $3.93 | $7.87 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $4.80 | $9.60 |
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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