How far is Ridgefield Park, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Ridgefield Park, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Jersey in eastern USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgefield Park and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield Park and Newark.
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Start on Park Street
9 m · 1 sec · Park Street
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Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
156 m · 31 sec · Euclid Avenue
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Turn right onto Mount Vernon Street
871 ft · 24 sec · Mount Vernon Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1532 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street Bypass
1127 ft · 31 sec · Main Street Bypass
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Continue on Main Street
81 m · 11 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Winant Avenue
1537 ft · 29 sec · Winant Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
93 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
3186 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left
2790 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
4.6 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280: Newark, Kearny
1903 ft · 32 sec
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Continue on Essex Freeway
1.8 mi · 3 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Harrison
827 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on Essex Street
889 ft · 31 sec · Essex Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South
1.1 km · 2 min · Frank E. Rodgers Boulevard South
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Turn slight right
666 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Raymond Boulevard
995 ft · 21 sec · Raymond Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Market Street
1 km · 1 min · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgefield Park and Newark.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
4.59 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Ridgefield Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgefield Park to Newark?
The road trip is about 14.1 miles (22.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.8 miles from Ridgefield Park and 7.3 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ridgefield Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Secaucus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield Park and Newark. Straight-line distance: 11.51 mi (18.53 km).
#1 Ridgefield Park
Village of New Jersey
| Population | 12,837 |
| Coordinates | 40.8570400, -74.0215300 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 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 |
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
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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