How far is Totowa, NJ from Ringwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Totowa, NJ to Ringwood, NJ is about 20 miles (32.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
20 mi
00h 31m
Flight
14.52 mi
23.36 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.52 mi
Kilometers
23.36 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20 mi
Kilometers
32.18 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ringwood
Thu, Oct 15, 1:27 PM EDT
Return by in Totowa
Thu, Oct 15, 1:59 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Totowa
2026-10-15T12:55
Arrive Ringwood
Thu, Oct 15, 1:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Totowa
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Riverdale
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Totowa
10 mi
00h 15m
To Ringwood
10 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Totowa Road

    30 m · 5 sec · Totowa Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Union Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    743 ft · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North: Mahwah

    2248 ft · 55 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes

    1261 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Wanaque

    65 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Ringwood Avenue

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Ringwood Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Greenwood Lake Turnpike

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Skylands Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mohawk Trail

    67 m · 10 sec · Mohawk Trail

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Cupsaw Drive

    866 ft · 38 sec · Cupsaw Drive

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Glen Road

    949 ft · 44 sec · Glen Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Stetson Road

    5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
95 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
7.41 mi · 37%
Ringwood Avenue
3.95 mi · 20%
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
2.59 mi · 13%
Union Boulevard
2.29 mi · 11%
I 287 North
2.26 mi · 11%
Skylands Road
0.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Merge slight right

4.6 mi · 00h 05m

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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
14.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverdale
00h 15m from Totowa
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Totowa and Sunny near Ringwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 20 miles (32.2 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10 miles from Totowa and 10 miles from Ringwood.

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

The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.05 one way or $6.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Riverdale

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Riverdale, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Riverdale.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Totowa and Ringwood. Straight-line distance: 14.52 mi (23.36 km).

Totowa

#1 Totowa

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population10,797
Coordinates40.9051000, -74.2098700
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Ringwood

#2 Ringwood

Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population12,157
Coordinates41.1134300, -74.2454300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Totowa (-74.20987, 40.9051)
End: Ringwood (-74.24543, 41.11343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.67 L · about $3.05
Round trip
$6.10
1.42 gal · 5.34 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $3.05 $6.10
Mid-grade $4.88 $3.46 $6.93
Premium $5.18 $3.67 $7.35
Diesel $6.32 $4.49 $8.97

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 Totowa and Ringwood. The current time is 12:55:55.

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.