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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Quick Snapshot
Road
9.4 mi
00h 17m
Flight
7.71 mi
12.4 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.71 mi
Kilometers
12.4 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.4 mi
Kilometers
15.12 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Teaneck
Wed, Jul 22, 6:40 AM EDT
Return by in Ridgewood
Wed, Jul 22, 6:57 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgewood
2026-07-22T06:23
Arrive Teaneck
Wed, Jul 22, 6:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ridgewood
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
Rochelle Park
NJ

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

From Ridgewood
4.7 mi
00h 08m
To Teaneck
4.7 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Wednesday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Wed, Jul 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jul 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ridgewood Avenue

    947 ft · 38 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Maple Avenue

    2195 ft · 42 sec · South Maple Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Prospect Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Ackerman Avenue

    72 m · 8 sec · Ackerman Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Prospect Street

    2382 ft · 54 sec · Prospect Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Saddle River Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Saddle River Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    1113 ft · 30 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    119 m · 5 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2976 ft · 50 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    3 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto Belle Avenue

    37 m · 6 sec · Belle Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Woods Road

    632 ft · 24 sec · Woods Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wyndham Road

    106 m · 14 sec · Wyndham Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Garrison Avenue

    590 ft · 20 sec · Garrison Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Sussex Road

    896 ft · 33 sec · Sussex Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Emerson Avenue

    115 m · 13 sec · Emerson Avenue

  19. 19

    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.

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
19 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
202.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Saddle River Road
6.66 mi · 71%
Prospect Street
1.53 mi · 16%
South Maple Avenue
0.42 mi · 4%
East Ridgewood Avenue
0.18 mi · 2%
Sussex Road
0.17 mi · 2%
Woods Road
0.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.7 mi
7.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochelle Park
00h 08m from Ridgewood
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rochelle Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 5.7 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochelle Park.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
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).

Ridgewood

#1 Ridgewood

Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population24,915
Coordinates40.9792600, -74.1165300
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Teaneck

#2 Teaneck

Township in New Jersey

Population40,446
Coordinates40.8976000, -74.0159700
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridgewood (-74.11653, 40.97926)
End: Teaneck (-74.01597, 40.8976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.25 L · about $1.35
Round trip
$2.70
0.66 gal · 2.5 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Jul 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgewood and Teaneck. The current time is 06:23:05.

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.