How far is Newark, NJ from Wood-Ridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Newark, NJ to Wood-Ridge, NJ is about 11.8 miles (19 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Newark and Wood-Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark and Wood-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
6.8 mi · 8 min · McCarter Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Passaic Park, Clifton, Rutherford
1414 ft · 34 sec
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Turn straight
38 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight
633 ft · 13 sec
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Turn slight right
78 m · 6 sec
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Continue on Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward East Erie Avenue
42 m · 3 sec · East Erie Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto East Erie Avenue
946 ft · 24 sec · East Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Hackensack Street
1.5 mi · 4 min · Hackensack Street
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
600 ft · 26 sec · Union Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Union Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Newark and Wood-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
6.81 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Newark and Rain Showers Likely near Wood-Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Newark to Wood-Ridge?
The road trip is about 11.8 miles (19 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.9 miles from Newark and 5.9 miles from Wood-Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 7:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Newark and Rain Showers Likely near Wood-Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst
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 Lyndhurst.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Newark and Wood-Ridge. Straight-line distance: 8.79 mi (14.15 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 Wood-Ridge
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 9,284 |
| Coordinates | 40.8456600, -74.0879200 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wood-Ridge (-74.08792, 40.84566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
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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