Glen Ridge, NJ Road Trips
Drivers starting from Glen Ridge, NJ have 1 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 9 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Glen Ridge, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
Photo: Malcolm Garret
Trip Routes
5
Longest Drive
83.2 mi
Cherry Hill, NJ
Quickest Drive
16m
Union, NJ
Plan Around Glen Ridge, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Glen Ridge, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Glen Ridge, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Glen Ridge, NJ
Driving from Glen Ridge, NJ
On average, trips departing from Glen Ridge, NJ run 9 miles with a drive time of roughly 16m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 9 miles (16m), while the shortest is just 9 miles.
Popular Destinations
Drivers leaving Glen Ridge, NJ most often head toward Union, NJ (9.3 mi, 16m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.17 per gallon. For the typical 9-mile trip from Glen Ridge, NJ, budget about $2 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 1 mapped routes leaving Glen Ridge, NJ and 4 routes heading into Glen Ridge, NJ, covering 5 total connections. Distances range from 9 to 9 miles.
The longest mapped route from Glen Ridge, NJ covers 9 miles and takes approximately 16m. Shorter options start at just 9 miles.
The average route from Glen Ridge, NJ runs about 9 miles with a drive time of roughly 16m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.17/gallon for regular), the average 9-mile trip from Glen Ridge, NJ costs roughly $2 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Glen Ridge, NJ include Union, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Glen Ridge, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
7,827
Median Income
$248,016
Median Home Value
$730,600
Median Age
41.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Notable People from Glen Ridge, NJ
A sampling of people born in Glen Ridge, NJ.
Cindy Sherman
1954
American photographer (born 1954)
Henry Selick
1952
American filmmaker (born 1952)
Jon Brion
1963
American musician
Tommy Page
1970–2017
American singer-songwriter (1967–2017)
Kacy Catanzaro
1990
American gymnast, wrestler, and American Ninja Warrior competitor
Katherine MacLean
1925–2019
American science fiction author (1925-2019)
Joan Spillane
1943
American swimmer
Harold Rayner
1888–1954
Fencer, modern pentathlete (1888-1954)
Hugh McCracken
1942–2013
American session musician (1942-2013)
City data from Wikidata (Q1003074), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
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