How far is Woodbridge, NJ from Ridgewood, NJ?
The driving distance from Woodbridge, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (49 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Woodbridge and Ridgewood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge and Ridgewood.
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Start on Green Street
19 m · 10 sec · Green Street
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Turn left onto Amboy Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Amboy Avenue
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Continue on Saint Georges Avenue
1602 ft · 37 sec · Saint Georges Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark
1530 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Keep slight left to continue on East Edgar Road
1.1 km · 1 min · East Edgar Road
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Continue on Carlton Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · Carlton Street
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Keep slight right
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
14.7 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight right
1233 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard
2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
147 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park
69 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
141 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto River Road
1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road
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Continue on River Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive
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Continue on River Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Maple Avenue
3.1 mi · 8 min · Maple Avenue
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Turn left onto East Ridgewood Avenue
947 ft · 32 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Ridgewood Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodbridge and Ridgewood.
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 21
Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
14.7 mi · 00h 20m
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 Woodbridge and Sunny near Ridgewood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Woodbridge to Ridgewood?
The road trip is about 34.3 miles (55.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.1 miles from Woodbridge and 17.1 miles from Ridgewood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.4 miles (49 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.20 one way or $10.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Woodbridge and Sunny near Ridgewood.
Stop Ideas Near Kearny
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 Kearny.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Woodbridge and Ridgewood. Straight-line distance: 30.43 mi (48.98 km).
#1 Woodbridge
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 99,430 |
| Coordinates | 40.5576000, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ridgewood
Village in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 24,915 |
| Coordinates | 40.9792600, -74.1165300 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ridgewood (-74.11653, 40.97926)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.30 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $5.90 | $11.81 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $6.26 | $12.52 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $7.64 | $15.29 |
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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