How far is Jersey City, NJ from Ringwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Jersey City, NJ to Ringwood, NJ is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28 miles (45.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.65 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.02 mi
45.1 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.02 mi
Kilometers
45.1 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.65 mi
Kilometers
58.98 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ringwood
Tue, May 12, 10:17 PM EDT
Return by in Jersey City
Tue, May 12, 11:10 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey City
2026-05-12T21:24
Arrive Ringwood
Tue, May 12, 10:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jersey City
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Totowa
NJ

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

From Jersey City
18.3 mi
00h 26m
To Ringwood
18.3 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph W
Destination
67°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Jersey City and Ringwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey City and Ringwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Olean Avenue

    96 m · 16 sec · Olean Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Duncan Avenue

    2210 ft · 51 sec · Duncan Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right

    1.4 km · 2 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight

    52 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 139 East, US 1 North, US 9 North: Hoboken, Holland Tunnel, Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel

    572 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 1-9 North: Secaucus, Lincoln Tunnel

    1 km · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Tonnelle Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    10.9 mi · 13 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    3.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North: Mahwah

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Wanaque

    65 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ringwood Avenue

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Ringwood Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Greenwood Lake Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Skylands Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Mohawk Trail

    67 m · 10 sec · Mohawk Trail

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Cupsaw Drive

    866 ft · 38 sec · Cupsaw Drive

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    949 ft · 44 sec · Glen Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Stetson Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey City and Ringwood.

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
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
65.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
7.41 mi · 20%
Tonnelle Avenue
5.95 mi · 16%
Ringwood Avenue
3.95 mi · 11%
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
2.59 mi · 7%
I 287 North
2.26 mi · 6%
Skylands Road
0.81 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn straight

10.9 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
28 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Totowa
00h 26m from Jersey City
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Jersey City and Sunny near Ringwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jersey City to Ringwood?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 52m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Totowa is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Jersey City and 18.3 miles from Ringwood.

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

The direct path is about 28 miles (45.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Jersey City and Sunny near Ringwood.

Stop Ideas Near Totowa

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Totowa, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Totowa.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

26 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey City and Ringwood. Straight-line distance: 28.02 mi (45.1 km).

Jersey City

#1 Jersey City

The second most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Jersey City metropolitan area.

Population262,075
Coordinates40.7281600, -74.0776400
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Ringwood

#2 Ringwood

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population12,157
Coordinates41.1134300, -74.2454300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Jersey City (-74.07764, 40.72816)
End: Ringwood (-74.24543, 41.11343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.27 $10.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.93 $11.87
Premium $4.95 $6.39 $12.78
Diesel $5.98 $7.71 $15.43

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey City and Ringwood. The current time is 21:24:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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