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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
19.47 mi
00h 31m
Flight
14.26 mi
22.95 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.26 mi
Kilometers
22.95 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.47 mi
Kilometers
31.34 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West New York
Wed, Apr 15, 7:47 AM EDT
Return by in Ridgewood
Wed, Apr 15, 8:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgewood
2026-04-15T07:15
Arrive West New York
Wed, Apr 15, 7:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Ridgewood
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
South Hackensack
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Ridgewood
9.8 mi
00h 15m
To West New York
9.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 4:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

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.

  1. 1

    Start on East Ridgewood Avenue

    2 mi · 6 min · East Ridgewood Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    959 ft · 26 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 8 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: New York

    1160 ft · 28 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    2.7 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP

    1.6 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46: The Ridgefields

    904 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on US 46: Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield

    77 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield

    2278 ft · 49 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1 km · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue

    720 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    134 m · 8 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on East Columbia Avenue

    849 ft · 17 sec · East Columbia Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1.1 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Bergen Boulevard

    107 m · 6 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  16. 16

    Turn right

    8 m · 1 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    42 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Bergen Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Harding Place

    71 m · 7 sec · Harding Place

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Fairview Avenue

    1177 ft · 26 sec · Fairview Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Bergenline Avenue

    81 m · 11 sec · Bergenline Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Boulevard East

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Boulevard East

  23. 23

    Turn right onto 60th Street

    1884 ft · 58 sec · 60th Street

  24. 24

    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.

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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
123.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Ridgewood Avenue
8.57 mi · 44%
Christopher Columbus Highway
2.68 mi · 14%
Boulevard East
2.32 mi · 12%
Bergen Boulevard
1.7 mi · 9%
US 46 East
1.07 mi · 6%
I 95 South
0.97 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.1 mi
14.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hackensack
00h 15m from Ridgewood
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Hackensack and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.3 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 10.8 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 11.4 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 10.8 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 South Hackensack.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
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).

Ridgewood

#1 Ridgewood

Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population24,915
Coordinates40.9792600, -74.1165300
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
West New York

#2 West New York

Town in Hudson County, New Jersey, United States

Population53,132
Coordinates40.7878800, -74.0143100
Altitude53
CountryUnited States
Start: Ridgewood (-74.11653, 40.97926)
End: West New York (-74.01431, 40.78788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgewood and West New York. The current time is 07:15:53.

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.