How far is Mahwah, NJ from Ringwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Mahwah, NJ to Ringwood, NJ is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.6 miles (9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m 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 24m.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mahwah and Ringwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahwah and Ringwood.
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Start on West Airmount Road
51 m · 16 sec · West Airmount Road
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Turn left onto Franklin Turnpike
2.5 mi · 4 min · Franklin Turnpike
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Continue on Orange Turnpike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Orange Turnpike
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Turn slight right onto Ringwood, Sterling Forest, West Milford
585 ft · 21 sec
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Continue on Ringwood, Sterling Forest, West Milford
141 m · 17 sec
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Continue on Sterling Mine Road
3.3 mi · 7 min · Sterling Mine Road
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Continue on Mill Pond Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mill Pond Road
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Continue on Sloatsburg Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Sloatsburg Road
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Turn left onto Carletondale Road
1 mi · 4 min · Carletondale Road
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Continue on Cupsaw Drive
1496 ft · 1 min · 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 Mahwah 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.
Sterling Mine Road
Continue on Sterling Mine Road
3.3 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 Mahwah and Sunny near Ringwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mahwah to Ringwood?
The road trip is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Ramsey is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.1 miles from Mahwah and 6.1 miles from Ringwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.6 miles (9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.85 one way or $3.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mahwah and Sunny near Ringwood.
Stop Ideas Near Ramsey
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 Ramsey.
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mahwah and Ringwood. Straight-line distance: 5.56 mi (8.95 km).
#1 Mahwah
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 26,078 |
| Coordinates | 41.0887100, -74.1437600 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.85 | $3.69 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $2.10 | $4.20 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $2.23 | $4.45 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $2.72 | $5.43 |
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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