How far is Ridgewood, NJ from Teaneck, NJ?
The driving distance from Ridgewood, NJ to Teaneck, NJ is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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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Halfway Point
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Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgewood and Teaneck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgewood and Teaneck.
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Start on East Ridgewood Avenue
947 ft · 38 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue
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Turn right onto South Maple Avenue
2195 ft · 42 sec · South Maple Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Prospect Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · Prospect Street
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Turn slight left onto Ackerman Avenue
72 m · 8 sec · Ackerman Avenue
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Turn straight onto Prospect Street
2382 ft · 54 sec · Prospect Street
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Turn slight left onto Saddle River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Saddle River Road
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Take the ramp straight
1113 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight right
119 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
2976 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Belle Avenue
37 m · 6 sec · Belle Avenue
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Turn right onto Woods Road
632 ft · 24 sec · Woods Road
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Turn right onto Wyndham Road
106 m · 14 sec · Wyndham Road
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Turn right onto Garrison Avenue
590 ft · 20 sec · Garrison Avenue
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Continue on Sussex Road
896 ft · 33 sec · Sussex Road
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Turn right onto Emerson Avenue
115 m · 13 sec · Emerson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Emerson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgewood and Teaneck.
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.
Saddle River Road
Continue straight
2.99 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Ridgewood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Teaneck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgewood to Teaneck?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Rochelle Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Ridgewood and 4.7 miles from Teaneck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.7 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.35 one way or $2.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Ridgewood and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Teaneck.
Stop Ideas Near Rochelle Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
CITY HALL LOBBY
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochelle Park.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgewood and Teaneck. Straight-line distance: 7.71 mi (12.4 km).
#1 Ridgewood
Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 24,915 |
| Coordinates | 40.9792600, -74.1165300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Teaneck
Township in New Jersey
| Population | 40,446 |
| Coordinates | 40.8976000, -74.0159700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Teaneck (-74.01597, 40.8976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
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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