How far is Ringwood, NJ from Newark, NJ?

The driving distance from Ringwood, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.08 mi
00h 52m
Flight
26.38 mi
42.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.38 mi
Kilometers
42.45 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.08 mi
Kilometers
66.11 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Return by in Ringwood
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ringwood
2026-04-23T03:20
Arrive Newark
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ringwood
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
Fair Lawn
NJ

Borough in New Jersey

From Ringwood
16.8 mi
00h 26m
To Newark
24.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ringwood and Newark.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ringwood and Newark.

  1. 1

    Start on Stetson Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    949 ft · 42 sec · Glen Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cupsaw Drive

    866 ft · 41 sec · Cupsaw Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mohawk Trail

    67 m · 12 sec · Mohawk Trail

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Skylands Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike

    1.3 km · 1 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Skyline Drive

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Skyline Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Oakland Avenue

    2892 ft · 1 min · West Oakland Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left toward I 287 North, NJ 208 South

    1320 ft · 32 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 208 South: Franklin Lakes

    5.5 mi · 6 min

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward Fair Lawn Avenue

    816 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Fair Lawn Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto McLean Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 4 min · McLean Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on McLean Boulevard

    1.3 km · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard

  18. 18

    Merge slight right

    2119 ft · 26 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    10.9 mi · 12 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    636 ft · 20 sec · Clay Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    790 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1224 ft · 39 sec · Market Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Market Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ringwood and Newark.

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
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McLean Boulevard
14.7 mi · 36%
NJ 208 South
6.42 mi · 16%
Skyline Drive
5.11 mi · 12%
I 287 North
1.1 mi · 3%
Fair Lawn Avenue
0.9 mi · 2%
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

McLean Boulevard

Keep slight left

10.9 mi · 00h 12m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
26.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fair Lawn
00h 26m from Ringwood
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Ringwood and Sunny near Newark.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ringwood to Newark?

The road trip is about 41.1 miles (66.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Fair Lawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Ringwood and 24.2 miles from Newark.

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

The direct path is about 26.4 miles (42.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Ringwood and Sunny near Newark.

Stop Ideas Near Fair Lawn

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 Fair Lawn and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 14.5 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
Orangetown Town Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Orangetown Town Hall

Orangeburg , NY
26 Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fair Lawn.

RAIL

Yonkers station

19 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ringwood and Newark. Straight-line distance: 26.38 mi (42.45 km).

Ringwood

#1 Ringwood

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population12,157
Coordinates41.1134300, -74.2454300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Newark

#2 Newark

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

Population282,520
Coordinates40.7356600, -74.1723700
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Start: Stetson Road (-74.245466, 41.113414)
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.49 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.9 gal · 10.98 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.67 $13.34
Premium $4.95 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $5.98 $8.67 $17.34

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ringwood and Newark. The current time is 03:20:59.

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.