How far is Union City, NJ from Ridgefield, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Ridgefield, NJ is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Hudson County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Ridgefield.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Ridgefield.
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Start on 45th Street
606 ft · 31 sec · 45th Street
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Turn right onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1597 ft · 38 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto 51st Street
2642 ft · 1 min · 51st Street
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Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Tonnelle Avenue
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Continue on Broad Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Broad Avenue
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Turn right onto Edgewater Avenue
90 m · 13 sec · Edgewater Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Street
111 m · 21 sec · Hillside Street
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Turn left
48 m · 12 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Ridgefield.
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.
Tonnelle Avenue
Turn right onto Tonnelle Avenue
2.17 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Union City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ridgefield.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Ridgefield?
The road trip is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
North Bergen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Union City and 2.3 miles from Ridgefield.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.65 one way or $1.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Union City and Showers And Thunderstorms near Ridgefield.
Stop Ideas Near North Bergen
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 North Bergen.
Pennsylvania Station
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Yonkers station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Ridgefield. Straight-line distance: 3.86 mi (6.21 km).
#1 Union City
The most populous city in Hudson County, New Jersey.
| Population | 67,982 |
| Coordinates | 40.7795500, -74.0237500 |
| Altitude | 53 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgefield
Town in Connecticut
| Population | 11,125 |
| Coordinates | 40.8342700, -74.0087500 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgefield (-74.00875, 40.83427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 7 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $0.65 | $1.31 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.74 | $1.47 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.79 | $1.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.96 | $1.91 |
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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