How far is Passaic, NJ from Ridgewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
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.
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Ridgewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Ridgewood.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
996 ft · 30 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn left onto Prospect Street
532 ft · 15 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn right onto Broadway
58 m · 5 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Main Avenue
2.5 mi · 4 min · Main Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2102 ft · 36 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Palestine Way/Main Street
1922 ft · 37 sec · Palestine Way/Main Street
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Turn right onto Madison Avenue
3.1 mi · 5 min · Madison Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 1st Avenue
83 m · 5 sec · 1st Avenue
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Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Godwin Avenue
2311 ft · 1 min · Godwin Avenue
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Continue on Wilsey Square
126 m · 16 sec · Wilsey Square
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Continue on Garber Square
844 ft · 19 sec · Garber Square
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
622 ft · 25 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Ridgewood Avenue
1099 ft · 37 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Ridgewood.
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.
Madison Avenue
Turn right onto Madison Avenue
3.07 mi · 00h 05m
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 Passaic and Sunny near Ridgewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Ridgewood?
The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Paterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Passaic and 5.3 miles from Ridgewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.1 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Passaic and Sunny near Ridgewood.
Stop Ideas Near Paterson
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Orangetown Town Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paterson.
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Ridgewood. Straight-line distance: 8.49 mi (13.66 km).
#1 Passaic
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
| Population | 69,340 |
| Coordinates | 40.8567700, -74.1284800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgewood
Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 24,915 |
| Coordinates | 40.9792600, -74.1165300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgewood (-74.11653, 40.97926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.75 | $3.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.88 | $3.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.27 | $4.54 |
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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