How far is Newark, NJ from Ringwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Ringwood, NJ is about 32.9 miles (53 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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
32.96 mi
00h 47m
Flight
26.38 mi
42.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.38 mi
Kilometers
42.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.96 mi
Kilometers
53.04 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ringwood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Return by in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 6:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newark
2026-04-23T05:06
Arrive Ringwood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newark
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
Fair Lawn
NJ

Borough in New Jersey

From Newark
16.5 mi
00h 23m
To Ringwood
16.5 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Ringwood.

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    693 ft · 24 sec · Market Street

  2. 2

    Turn right

    66 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Washington Street

    3114 ft · 1 min · Washington Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    1971 ft · 42 sec · Broad Street

  5. 5

    Turn right

    46 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Clay Street

    158 m · 14 sec · Clay Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto McCarter Highway

    11 mi · 12 min · McCarter Highway

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    1233 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard

    2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park

    147 m · 12 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park

    69 m · 5 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    141 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Road

    1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road

  15. 15

    Continue on River Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue

    2740 ft · 1 min · Fair Lawn Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward NJ 208 North

    1106 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Skyline Drive, Ringwood

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Ringwood

    671 ft · 17 sec

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Skyline Drive

  25. 25

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    41 m · 4 sec · Skyline Drive

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Skylands Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Mohawk Trail

    67 m · 10 sec · Mohawk Trail

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Cupsaw Drive

    866 ft · 38 sec · Cupsaw Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    949 ft · 44 sec · Glen Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Stetson Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark 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
32 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
97 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McCarter Highway
11.3 mi · 34%
NJ 208 North
9.38 mi · 28%
Skyline Drive
5.22 mi · 16%
River Road
1.25 mi · 4%
River Drive
1.2 mi · 4%
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
0.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fair Lawn
00h 23m from Newark
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newark and Sunny near Ringwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Newark to Ringwood?

The road trip is about 32.9 miles (53 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Fair Lawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.5 miles from Newark and 16.5 miles from Ringwood.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.74 one way or $9.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Newark and Sunny near Ringwood.

Stop Ideas Near Fair Lawn

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 Fair Lawn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Orangetown Town Hall
Meeting point 11.6 mi away

Orangetown Town Hall

Orangeburg , NY
26 Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fair Lawn.

RAIL

Yonkers station

19 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Ringwood. Straight-line distance: 26.38 mi (42.45 km).

Newark

#1 Newark

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

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Ringwood

#2 Ringwood

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population12,157
Coordinates41.1134300, -74.2454300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Newark (-74.17237, 40.73566)
End: Ringwood (-74.24543, 41.11343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.16 gal
4.4 L · about $4.74
Round trip
$9.48
2.32 gal · 8.8 L
Estimated CO2
10.3 kg one way
Round trip: 20.6 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.74 $9.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.33 $10.67
Premium $4.95 $5.75 $11.49
Diesel $5.98 $6.94 $13.87

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Newark and Ringwood. The current time is 05:06:43.

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.