How far is Ridgewood, NJ from Woodbridge, NJ?

The driving distance from Ridgewood, NJ to Woodbridge, NJ is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.32 mi
00h 48m
Flight
30.43 mi
48.98 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.43 mi
Kilometers
48.98 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.32 mi
Kilometers
63.28 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbridge
Thu, Oct 15, 4:48 PM EDT
Return by in Ridgewood
Thu, Oct 15, 5:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgewood
2026-10-15T16:00
Arrive Woodbridge
Thu, Oct 15, 4:48 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ridgewood
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kearny
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Ridgewood
17.6 mi
00h 24m
To Woodbridge
21.7 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Ridgewood Avenue

    1099 ft · 40 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Broad Street

    622 ft · 25 sec · North Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Garber Square

    896 ft · 17 sec · Garber Square

  4. 4

    Continue on Wilsey Square

    126 m · 14 sec · Wilsey Square

  5. 5

    Continue on Godwin Avenue

    2311 ft · 1 min · Godwin Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on River Street

    158 m · 9 sec · River Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on River Street

    48 m · 9 sec · River Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1576 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on McLean Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · McLean Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on McLean Boulevard

    1.3 km · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    2119 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    14.3 mi · 20 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    4.3 mi · 6 min

  16. 16

    Continue on Carlton Street

    1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.5 mi · 7 min

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1387 ft · 28 sec

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

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

    821 ft · 25 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue

    2802 ft · 1 min · Saint Georges Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Amboy Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Green Street

    19 m · 2 sec · Green Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Green Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgewood 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
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McLean Boulevard
23 mi · 59%
Carlton Street
6.52 mi · 17%
Lincoln Avenue
2.9 mi · 7%
Amboy Avenue
0.63 mi · 2%
Saint Georges Avenue
0.53 mi · 1%
Godwin Avenue
0.44 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

McLean Boulevard

Keep slight left

14.3 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.9 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kearny
00h 24m from Ridgewood
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ridgewood and Sunny near Woodbridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.3 km) and usually takes 00h 48m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Ridgewood and 21.7 miles from Woodbridge.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridgewood and Sunny near Woodbridge.

Stop Ideas Near Kearny

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 Kearny and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7 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 9 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 3.1 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 9 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 Kearny.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

27 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgewood and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 30.43 mi (48.98 km).

Ridgewood

#1 Ridgewood

Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

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

#2 Woodbridge

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Population99,430
Coordinates40.5576000, -74.2845900
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: East Ridgewood Avenue (-74.116532, 40.979256)
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.39 gal
5.25 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.94
2.78 gal · 10.5 L
Estimated CO2
12.4 kg one way
Round trip: 24.7 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $5.97 $11.94
Mid-grade $4.88 $6.78 $13.56
Premium $5.18 $7.19 $14.39
Diesel $6.32 $8.78 $17.56

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 Ridgewood and Woodbridge. The current time is 16:00:21.

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.