How far is Paterson, NJ from Ridgefield, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Ridgefield, NJ is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Ridgefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Ridgefield.
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Start on Colt Street
66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street
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Turn right onto Ellison Street
879 ft · 28 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
534 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn straight onto Lakeview Avenue
133 m · 9 sec · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn left onto NJTP, GSP
554 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, NJTP: Elmwood Park, New York City
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46: The Ridgefields
904 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Teaneck Road
696 ft · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Emerson Street
599 ft · 18 sec · Emerson Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Teaneck Road
2926 ft · 58 sec · Teaneck Road
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Continue on Bergen Turnpike
3217 ft · 1 min · Bergen Turnpike
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Continue on Hendricks Causeway
2955 ft · 1 min · Hendricks Causeway
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Turn left onto South Broad Avenue
66 m · 15 sec · South Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto Edgewater Avenue
90 m · 13 sec · Edgewater Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Street
111 m · 21 sec · Hillside Street
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Ridgefield.
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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.46 mi · 00h 06m
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 Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Ridgefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Ridgefield?
The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.6 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Lodi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Paterson and 6.7 miles from Ridgefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 $1.92 one way or $3.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Ridgefield.
Stop Ideas Near Lodi
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 Lodi.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 10.25 mi (16.5 km).
#1 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 11,125 |
| Coordinates | 40.8342700, -74.0087500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgefield (-74.00875, 40.83427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.92 | $3.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.33 | $4.66 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.81 | $5.62 |
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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