How far is Ridgefield, NJ from East Orange, NJ?
The driving distance from Ridgefield, NJ to East Orange, NJ is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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 Ridgefield and East Orange.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield and East Orange.
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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 · 10 sec · Edgewater Avenue
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Turn left onto South Broad Avenue
19 m · 7 sec · South Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto Hendricks Causeway
3005 ft · 1 min · Hendricks Causeway
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Continue on Bergen Turnpike
3217 ft · 1 min · Bergen Turnpike
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Turn right onto Teaneck Road
1656 ft · 39 sec · Teaneck Road
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Turn left onto Henry Street
75 m · 13 sec · Henry Street
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Turn right onto Orchard Street
685 ft · 32 sec · Orchard Street
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Turn right onto Laurel Street
66 m · 14 sec · Laurel Street
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Turn right onto Winant Avenue
697 ft · 14 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
3.4 mi · 5 min · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward Clifton Avenue
802 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Clifton Avenue
2433 ft · 1 min · Clifton Avenue
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Park Avenue
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Turn right onto North Arlington Avenue
758 ft · 30 sec · North Arlington Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Parkway Drive
619 ft · 12 sec · Parkway Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Parkway Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgefield and East Orange.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Ridgefield and Sunny near East Orange.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgefield to East Orange?
The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.9 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
North Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.4 miles from Ridgefield and 8.9 miles from East Orange.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ridgefield and Sunny near East Orange.
Stop Ideas Near North Arlington
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 North Arlington.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield and East Orange. Straight-line distance: 11.25 mi (18.11 km).
#1 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 11,125 |
| Coordinates | 40.8342700, -74.0087500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Orange
The most populous city in Essex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 64,630 |
| Coordinates | 40.7673200, -74.2048700 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Parkway Drive (-74.20477, 40.767325)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
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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