How far is Pompton Lakes, NJ from Ringwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Pompton Lakes, NJ to Ringwood, NJ is about 8.7 miles (14 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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 17m.
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.
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pompton Lakes and Ringwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pompton Lakes and Ringwood.
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Start on the route
12 m · 9 sec
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Turn left onto Lakeside Avenue
536 ft · 20 sec · Lakeside Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wanaque Avenue
1326 ft · 27 sec · Wanaque Avenue
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Turn right onto Ringwood Avenue
4.5 mi · 8 min · Ringwood Avenue
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Continue on Greenwood Lake Turnpike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike
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Turn right onto Skylands Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road
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Turn left onto Mohawk Trail
67 m · 10 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Turn right onto Cupsaw Drive
866 ft · 38 sec · Cupsaw Drive
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Turn right onto Glen Road
949 ft · 44 sec · Glen Road
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Turn left onto Stetson Road
5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Pompton Lakes and Ringwood.
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.
Ringwood Avenue
Turn right onto Ringwood Avenue
4.52 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.
Sunny leaving Pompton Lakes and Sunny near Ringwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pompton Lakes to Ringwood?
The road trip is about 8.7 miles (14 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Wanaque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Pompton Lakes and 4.3 miles from Ringwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.8 miles (12.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.33 one way or $2.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pompton Lakes and Sunny near Ringwood.
Stop Ideas Near Wanaque
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wanaque.
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pompton Lakes and Ringwood. Straight-line distance: 7.83 mi (12.6 km).
#1 Pompton Lakes
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 10,931 |
| Coordinates | 41.0053800, -74.2907000 |
| Altitude | 67 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ringwood
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,157 |
| Coordinates | 41.1134300, -74.2454300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ringwood (-74.24543, 41.11343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $4.30 | $1.33 | $2.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.60 | $3.21 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
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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