How far is Ridgefield, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Ridgefield, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 24 miles (38.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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
32.5 mi
00h 38m
Flight
23.96 mi
38.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.96 mi
Kilometers
38.56 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.5 mi
Kilometers
52.31 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Thu, Oct 15, 2:31 PM EDT
Return by in Ridgefield
Thu, Oct 15, 3:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgefield
2026-10-15T13:52
Arrive Woodbridge
Thu, Oct 15, 2:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 38m
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
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

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
13.4 mi
00h 19m
To Woodbridge
19.1 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
7 mph E
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Pulaski Skyway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 Local South: Wilson Avenue, Port Newark

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Newark Liberty International Airport, Main Terminals

    1196 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight right onto Spring Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Spring Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

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

    821 ft · 25 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue

    2802 ft · 1 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgefield 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Carlton Street
6.52 mi · 20%
Tonnelle Avenue
5.98 mi · 18%
Pulaski Skyway
3.28 mi · 10%
US 1 South
2.95 mi · 9%
US 1-9 Local South
2.86 mi · 9%
Spring Street
2.2 mi · 7%
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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.5 mi
24 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 19m from Ridgefield
Leave By
7:12 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ridgefield and Mostly Sunny near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.5 miles (52.3 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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 13.4 miles from Ridgefield and 19.1 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 24 miles (38.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 $4.94 one way or $9.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ridgefield and Mostly Sunny 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 6.4 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 8.5 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 1.7 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 8.5 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 and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 23.96 mi (38.56 km).

Ridgefield

#1 Ridgefield

Town in Connecticut

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

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.008777, 40.834073)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.34 L · about $4.94
Round trip
$9.88
2.3 gal · 8.68 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $4.94 $9.88
Mid-grade $4.88 $5.61 $11.22
Premium $5.18 $5.95 $11.90
Diesel $6.32 $7.26 $14.53

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgefield and Woodbridge. The current time is 13:52:12.

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.