How far is Ridgefield, NJ from Darien, CT?
The driving distance from Ridgefield, NJ to Darien, CT is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Village in Westchester County, New York
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgefield and Darien.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield and Darien.
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Start on the route
14 m · 7 sec
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Turn left
50 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Hillside Street
95 m · 17 sec · Hillside Street
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Turn right onto Edgewater Avenue
90 m · 13 sec · Edgewater Avenue
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Turn right onto South Broad Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · South Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto East Columbia Avenue
134 m · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
1201 ft · 31 sec
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Continue straight
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level
95 m · 5 sec
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Merge slight left
1649 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left
2.9 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Hutchinson Parkway North
131 m · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Hutchinson River Parkway North
912 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Hutchinson River Parkway
1.5 mi · 2 min · Hutchinson River Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 North: New Haven
1570 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
23.2 mi · 32 min · New England Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Darien
1195 ft · 34 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 1 North: Darien, R.R. Station
63 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Post Road
3268 ft · 1 min · Post Road
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Turn left
59 m · 14 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 Ridgefield and Darien.
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 England Thruway
Merge slight left onto New England Thruway
23.2 mi · 00h 32m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Ridgefield and Sunny near Darien.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgefield to Darien?
The road trip is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km) and usually takes 00h 57m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Larchmont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.7 miles from Ridgefield and 19.7 miles from Darien.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 32.8 miles (52.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.68 one way or $11.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridgefield and Sunny near Darien.
Stop Ideas Near Larchmont
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Flushing Town Hall
Mount Vernon City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Old Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Larchmont.
New Rochelle station
Yonkers station
Stamford Transportation Center
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield and Darien. Straight-line distance: 32.83 mi (52.83 km).
#1 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 11,125 |
| Coordinates | 40.8342700, -74.0087500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Darien
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 21,693 |
| Coordinates | 41.0787100, -73.4692900 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| Country | United States |
End: Darien (-73.46929, 41.07871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $5.68 | $11.36 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.39 | $12.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.89 | $13.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.31 | $16.62 |
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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