How far is Newark, NJ from Park Ridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Park Ridge, NJ is about 26.1 miles (42 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22 miles (35.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 12m 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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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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Park Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Park Ridge.
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Start on Market Street
693 ft · 24 sec · Market Street
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Turn right
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Washington Street
3114 ft · 1 min · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1971 ft · 42 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right
46 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Clay Street
158 m · 14 sec · Clay Street
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Turn left onto McCarter Highway
11 mi · 12 min · McCarter Highway
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Merge slight right
1233 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1569 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
8.4 mi · 11 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 502: Washington, Westwood
1078 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 502 West: Ho-Ho-Kus
35 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1153 ft · 30 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Van Emburgh Avenue
2541 ft · 51 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue
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Continue on Werimus Road
2586 ft · 54 sec · Werimus Road
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Continue on Werimus Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Werimus Road
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Turn right onto Woodcliff Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodcliff Avenue
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Turn left onto Pascack Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Pascack Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pascack Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Park Ridge.
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.
McCarter Highway
Turn left onto McCarter Highway
11 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Newark and Mostly Sunny near Park Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Park Ridge?
The road trip is about 26.1 miles (42 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Elmwood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13 miles from Newark and 13 miles from Park Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22 miles (35.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 $3.76 one way or $7.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Newark and Mostly Sunny near Park Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Elmwood Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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City Hall Personnel Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmwood Park.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Park Ridge. Straight-line distance: 21.97 mi (35.35 km).
#1 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Park Ridge
Town
| Population | 8,633 |
| Coordinates | 41.0376000, -74.0407000 |
| Altitude | 50 |
| Country | United States |
End: Park Ridge (-74.0407, 41.0376)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.09 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.56 | $9.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
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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