How far is Ridgewood, NY from Borough Park, NY?

The driving distance from Ridgewood, NY to Borough Park, NY is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 26m 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
8.15 mi
00h 43m
Flight
6.61 mi
10.63 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.61 mi
Kilometers
10.63 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.15 mi
Kilometers
13.12 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Borough Park
Thu, Oct 15, 10:26 PM EDT
Return by in Ridgewood
Thu, Oct 15, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ridgewood
2026-10-15T21:43
Arrive Borough Park
Thu, Oct 15, 10:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:43 AM to 7:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:04 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
East Flatbush
NY

A neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City.

From Ridgewood
4.4 mi
00h 21m
To Borough Park
3.7 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Ridgewood Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
62°F
This Afternoon
Using Roxbury as the closest live forecast in the Queens County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
Borough Park Weather
NY
Live fallback forecast
63°F
This Afternoon
Using Brooklyn as the closest live forecast in the New York weather hub.

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 Borough Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ridgewood and Borough Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Cornelia Street

    14 m · 12 sec · Cornelia Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Myrtle Avenue

    54 m · 12 sec · Myrtle Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto Cypress Avenue

    1 km · 2 min · Cypress Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Cooper Avenue

    1658 ft · 37 sec · Cooper Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Cooper Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Cooper Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Rockaway Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · Rockaway Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto East New York Avenue

    2825 ft · 1 min · East New York Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Howard Avenue

    1227 ft · 23 sec · Howard Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Tapscott Street

    1109 ft · 25 sec · Tapscott Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Kings Highway

    2397 ft · 55 sec · Kings Highway

  11. 11

    Turn slight right

    41 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Kings Highway

    115 m · 13 sec · Kings Highway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Linden Boulevard

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Caton Avenue

    2155 ft · 40 sec · Caton Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Saint Pauls Place

    950 ft · 52 sec · Saint Pauls Place

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Parkside Avenue

    2382 ft · 54 sec · Parkside Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Park Circle

    81 m · 5 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Fort Hamilton Parkway

    10 m · 1 sec · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Fort Hamilton Parkway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Fort Hamilton Parkway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto New Utrecht Avenue

    1736 ft · 60 sec · New Utrecht Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto 12th Avenue

    874 ft · 46 sec · 12th Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 12th Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ridgewood and Borough Park.

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
22 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
271.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Linden Boulevard
1.78 mi · 22%
Fort Hamilton Parkway
1.39 mi · 17%
Rockaway Avenue
0.8 mi · 10%
Cooper Street
0.77 mi · 9%
Cypress Avenue
0.63 mi · 8%
East New York Avenue
0.54 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

Linden Boulevard

Turn right onto Linden Boulevard

1.78 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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.5 mi
6.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Flatbush
00h 21m from Ridgewood
Leave By
7:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ridgewood and Sunny near Borough Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ridgewood to Borough Park?

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13.1 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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?

East Flatbush is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.4 miles from Ridgewood and 3.7 miles from Borough Park.

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

The direct path is about 6.6 miles (10.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.5 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 7:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ridgewood and Sunny near Borough Park.

Stop Ideas Near East Flatbush

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 East Flatbush and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 7.8 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
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 5.7 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 7.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 5.7 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 East Flatbush.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ridgewood and Borough Park. Straight-line distance: 6.61 mi (10.63 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Ridgewood

Ridgewood is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7001000, -73.9056900
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
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#2 Borough Park

Borough Park is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.6339900, -73.9968100
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Cornelia Street (-73.905696, 40.700104)
End: 12th Avenue (-73.996791, 40.633979)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.09 L · about $1.29
Round trip
$2.58
0.58 gal · 2.18 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.45 $1.29 $2.58
Mid-grade $4.98 $1.44 $2.89
Premium $5.38 $1.56 $3.12
Diesel $6.51 $1.89 $3.78

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 York · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Ridgewood and Borough Park. The current time is 21:43:20.

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.