How far is Ridgewood, NJ from West New York, NJ?
The driving distance from Ridgewood, NJ to West New York, NJ is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.3 miles (23 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ridgewood and West New York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgewood and West New York.
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Start on East Ridgewood Avenue
2 mi · 6 min · East Ridgewood Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
959 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left
6.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: New York
1160 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
2.7 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46: The Ridgefields
904 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 46: Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield
77 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield
2278 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
1 km · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
720 ft · 20 sec
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Continue on East Columbia Avenue
134 m · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue
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Continue on East Columbia Avenue
849 ft · 17 sec · East Columbia Avenue
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Turn left
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Bergen Boulevard
107 m · 6 sec · Bergen Boulevard
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Turn right
8 m · 1 sec
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Keep slight left
42 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Bergen Boulevard
1.6 mi · 3 min · Bergen Boulevard
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Turn left onto Harding Place
71 m · 7 sec · Harding Place
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Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
1177 ft · 26 sec · Fairview Avenue
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Turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn left onto Boulevard East
2.3 mi · 4 min · Boulevard East
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Turn right onto 60th Street
1884 ft · 58 sec · 60th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 60th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgewood and West New York.
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.
East Ridgewood Avenue
Merge slight left
6.42 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Partly Cloudy leaving Ridgewood and Partly Cloudy near West New York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ridgewood to West New York?
The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
South Hackensack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.8 miles from Ridgewood and 9.8 miles from West New York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.3 miles (23 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Ridgewood and Partly Cloudy near West New York.
Stop Ideas Near South Hackensack
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 South Hackensack.
Pennsylvania Station
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgewood and West New York. Straight-line distance: 14.26 mi (22.95 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 West New York
Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 53,132 |
| Coordinates | 40.7878800, -74.0143100 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.17 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.42 | $6.84 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.13 | $8.25 |
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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