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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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 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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Start on Stetson Road
5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road
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Turn right onto Glen Road
949 ft · 42 sec · Glen Road
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Turn left onto Cupsaw Drive
866 ft · 41 sec · Cupsaw Drive
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Turn left onto Mohawk Trail
67 m · 12 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Turn right onto Skylands Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road
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Turn left onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike
1.3 km · 1 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike
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Turn left onto Skyline Drive
5.1 mi · 8 min · Skyline Drive
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Turn left onto West Oakland Avenue
2892 ft · 1 min · West Oakland Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 North, NJ 208 South
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 208 South: Franklin Lakes
5.5 mi · 6 min
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Turn straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit straight toward Fair Lawn Avenue
816 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Fair Lawn Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McLean Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 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
10.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn right onto Clay Street
636 ft · 20 sec · Clay Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
790 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street
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Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
1224 ft · 39 sec · Market Street
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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.
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
10.9 mi · 00h 12m
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 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.
Radio City Music Hall
Orangetown Town Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fair Lawn.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
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).
#1 Ringwood
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,157 |
| Coordinates | 41.1134300, -74.2454300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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