How far is Union City, NJ from Ringwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Union City, NJ to Ringwood, NJ is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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 48m.
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
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Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Union City and Ringwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Union City and Ringwood.
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Start on 45th Street
606 ft · 33 sec · 45th Street
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Turn left onto John F. Kennedy Boulevard
2897 ft · 1 min · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn slight left
776 ft · 26 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 495 West, NJTP West
876 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on NJ 495 West
114 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
1077 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Secaucus
1534 ft · 30 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 West: Clifton
138 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left
10.2 mi · 12 min
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Merge slight right
3.7 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler
1159 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight right
4.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
2.6 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287 North: Mahwah
2248 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 511, CR 511 Alt: Wanaque, Pompton Lakes
1261 ft · 31 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Wanaque
65 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto Ringwood Avenue
3.9 mi · 7 min · Ringwood Avenue
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Continue on Greenwood Lake Turnpike
2.6 mi · 4 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike
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Turn right onto Skylands Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Skylands Road
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Turn left onto Mohawk Trail
67 m · 10 sec · Mohawk Trail
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Turn right onto Cupsaw Drive
866 ft · 38 sec · Cupsaw Drive
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Turn right onto Glen Road
949 ft · 44 sec · Glen Road
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Turn left onto Stetson Road
5 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Stetson Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Union City and Ringwood.
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.
NJ 3 West
Merge slight left
10.2 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 Union City and Sunny near Ringwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Union City to Ringwood?
The road trip is about 33.2 miles (53.4 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from Union City and 16.6 miles from Ringwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.78 one way or $9.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Union City and Sunny near Ringwood.
Stop Ideas Near Wayne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wayne.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Union City and Ringwood. Straight-line distance: 25.81 mi (41.53 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 Ringwood
Borough in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 12,157 |
| Coordinates | 41.1134300, -74.2454300 |
| Altitude | 144 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ringwood (-74.24543, 41.11343)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.78 | $9.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.38 | $10.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.80 | $11.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.00 | $13.99 |
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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