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.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
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.
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Start on East Ridgewood Avenue
1099 ft · 40 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue
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Turn right onto North Broad Street
622 ft · 25 sec · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto Garber Square
896 ft · 17 sec · Garber Square
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Continue on Wilsey Square
126 m · 14 sec · Wilsey Square
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Continue on Godwin Avenue
2311 ft · 1 min · Godwin Avenue
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
2.9 mi · 6 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Continue on River Street
158 m · 9 sec · River Street
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Keep slight left to continue on River Street
48 m · 9 sec · River Street
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Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
1576 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Avenue
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Continue on McLean Boulevard
3 mi · 5 min · McLean Boulevard
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Continue on McLean Boulevard
1.3 km · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Merge slight right
2119 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
1072 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Carlton Street
1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1387 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35: Rahway, The Amboys
821 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue
2802 ft · 1 min · Saint Georges Avenue
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Continue on Amboy Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue
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Turn right onto Green Street
19 m · 2 sec · Green Street
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Ridgewood and Mostly 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 Mostly Sunny near Woodbridge.
Stop Ideas Near Kearny
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 Kearny.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ridgewood and Woodbridge. Straight-line distance: 30.43 mi (48.98 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 Woodbridge
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 99,430 |
| Coordinates | 40.5576000, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Green Street (-74.284571, 40.557562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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