How far is Passaic, NJ from Ringwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Ringwood, NJ is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.06 mi
00h 37m
Flight
18.75 mi
30.18 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
18.75 mi
Kilometers
30.18 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.06 mi
Kilometers
38.72 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ringwood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-23T05:05
Arrive Ringwood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Wyckoff
NJ

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

From Passaic
12.1 mi
00h 18m
To Ringwood
12.1 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 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 Passaic and Ringwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    115 m · 15 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gregory Avenue

    2328 ft · 50 sec · Gregory Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto River Drive

    89 m · 10 sec · River Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    112 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 21 North

    1491 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1233 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard

    2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard

  9. 9

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

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

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

    147 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park

    69 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    141 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto River Road

    1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on River Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue

    2740 ft · 1 min · Fair Lawn Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward NJ 208 North

    1106 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    5.6 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Skyline Drive, Ringwood

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Ringwood

    671 ft · 17 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Skyline Drive

  24. 24

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    41 m · 4 sec · Skyline Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Skylands Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Mohawk Trail

    67 m · 10 sec · Mohawk Trail

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Cupsaw Drive

    866 ft · 38 sec · Cupsaw Drive

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    949 ft · 44 sec · Glen Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Stetson Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic 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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
128.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 208 North
9.38 mi · 39%
Skyline Drive
5.22 mi · 22%
NJ 21 North
2.98 mi · 12%
River Drive
1.32 mi · 5%
River Road
1.25 mi · 5%
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
0.84 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 208 North

Merge slight left

5.64 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
18.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wyckoff
00h 18m from Passaic
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Passaic and Sunny near Ringwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

Wyckoff is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Passaic and 12.1 miles from Ringwood.

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

The direct path is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Passaic and Sunny near Ringwood.

Stop Ideas Near Wyckoff

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wyckoff, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wyckoff.

RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

32 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Ringwood. Straight-line distance: 18.75 mi (30.18 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Ringwood

#2 Ringwood

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population12,157
Coordinates41.1134300, -74.2454300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Ringwood (-74.24543, 41.11343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.21 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.42 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 Passaic and Ringwood. The current time is 05:05:38.

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.