How far is Ridgefield, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Ridgefield, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 15.1 miles (24.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.12 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.94 mi
17.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.94 mi
Kilometers
17.61 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.12 mi
Kilometers
24.34 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM EDT
Return by in Ridgefield
Wed, Apr 22, 10:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgefield
2026-04-22T21:23
Arrive Newark
Wed, Apr 22, 9:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ridgefield
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
Hoboken
NJ

A city in Hudson County, New Jersey.

From Ridgefield
6.6 mi
00h 12m
To Newark
8.5 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    14 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    50 m · 15 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Hillside Street

    95 m · 17 sec · Hillside Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Edgewater Avenue

    90 m · 10 sec · Edgewater Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Broad Avenue

    1.4 mi · 3 min · South Broad Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    5.9 mi · 9 min · Tonnelle Avenue

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Tonnelle Avenue

    564 ft · 9 sec · Tonnelle Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1-9 South: Newark

    1014 ft · 25 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pulaski Skyway

    3 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Raymond Boulevard, Newark

    2482 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Raymond Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Raymond Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn slight left onto Market Street

    1 km · 1 min · Market Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Tonnelle Avenue
5.98 mi · 40%
Pulaski Skyway
2.98 mi · 20%
Raymond Boulevard
1.93 mi · 13%
South Broad Avenue
1.36 mi · 9%
Market Street
0.63 mi · 4%
US 1-9 South
0.19 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Tonnelle Avenue

Continue on Tonnelle Avenue

5.87 mi · 00h 09m

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 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.2 mi
10.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hoboken
00h 12m from Ridgefield
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Ridgefield 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 to Newark?

The road trip is about 15.1 miles (24.3 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?

Hoboken is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.6 miles from Ridgefield and 8.5 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 10.9 miles (17.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Ridgefield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Hoboken

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 Hoboken and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 2.5 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 3.9 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 6.2 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 3.9 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 Hoboken.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

14 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgefield and Newark. Straight-line distance: 10.94 mi (17.61 km).

Ridgefield

#1 Ridgefield

Town in Connecticut

Population11,125
Coordinates40.8342700, -74.0087500
Altitude13
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 Newark

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

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.008777, 40.834073)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.02 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.33
1.06 gal · 4.04 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.17 $4.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.44 $4.87
Premium $4.95 $2.63 $5.25
Diesel $5.98 $3.17 $6.34

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgefield and Newark. The current time is 21:23:53.

Distance to Other Cities

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