How far is Ridgefield Park, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Ridgefield Park, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24.9 miles (40 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
31.46 mi
00h 39m
Flight
24.85 mi
40 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.85 mi
Kilometers
40 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.46 mi
Kilometers
50.63 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Wed, Oct 14, 6:57 AM EDT
Return by in Ridgefield Park
Wed, Oct 14, 7:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgefield Park
2026-10-14T06:18
Arrive Woodbridge
Wed, Oct 14, 6:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ridgefield Park
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
Newark
NJ

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

From Ridgefield Park
13.9 mi
00h 19m
To Woodbridge
17.6 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Oct 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgefield Park and Woodbridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield Park and Woodbridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Park Street

    9 m · 1 sec · Park Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Euclid Avenue

    156 m · 31 sec · Euclid Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Mount Vernon Street

    871 ft · 24 sec · Mount Vernon Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1532 ft · 42 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Street Bypass

    1127 ft · 31 sec · Main Street Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    81 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right

    41 m · 5 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Winant Avenue

    1537 ft · 29 sec · Winant Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road

    93 m · 7 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    3186 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left

    2790 ft · 43 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

    7.2 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport

    1329 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

    115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    2169 ft · 27 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1-9 South: Newark, Economy Parking, North Area

    753 ft · 19 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 South, NJ 21, US 22: Newark

    2591 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Executive Drive

    140 m · 11 sec · Executive Drive

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    2990 ft · 50 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  24. 24

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  26. 26

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  27. 27

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  28. 28

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35: Rahway, The Amboys

    821 ft · 25 sec

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue

    2802 ft · 1 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgefield Park and Woodbridge.

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
32 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
101.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
9.73 mi · 31%
Carlton Street
6.52 mi · 21%
Executive Drive
4.93 mi · 16%
I 78
1.4 mi · 4%
I 95 South
1.32 mi · 4%
US 1-9 South
0.63 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur

7.18 mi · 00h 10m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
24.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 19m from Ridgefield Park
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ridgefield Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ridgefield Park to Woodbridge?

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.9 miles from Ridgefield Park and 17.6 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 24.9 miles (40 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 7:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ridgefield Park and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 8.1 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 1.8 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 8.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

1 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

4 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield Park and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 24.85 mi (40 km).

Ridgefield Park

#1 Ridgefield Park

Village of New Jersey

Population12,837
Coordinates40.8570400, -74.0215300
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Woodbridge

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Park Street (-74.021509, 40.85709)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.2 L · about $4.78
Round trip
$9.57
2.22 gal · 8.4 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.31 $4.78 $9.57
Mid-grade $4.88 $5.42 $10.84
Premium $5.18 $5.74 $11.49
Diesel $6.32 $7.02 $14.04

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 · Oct 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgefield Park and Woodbridge. The current time is 06:18:33.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.