Ridgewood, NJ Road Trips
Drivers starting from Ridgewood, NJ have 4 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 24 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Ridgewood, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
6
Longest Drive
64.8 mi
Hamilton, NJ
Quickest Drive
19m
Passaic, NJ
Plan Around Ridgewood, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Ridgewood, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Ridgewood, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Ridgewood, NJ
Driving from Ridgewood, NJ
On average, trips departing from Ridgewood, NJ run 24 miles with a drive time of roughly 37m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 41 miles (1h 4m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Ridgewood, NJ include Edison, NJ (41.1 mi, 1h 4m), Jersey City, NJ (22.5 mi, 33m), West New York, NJ (19 mi, 31m), and Passaic, NJ (12 mi, 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 24-mile trip from Ridgewood, NJ, budget about $4 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 4 mapped routes leaving Ridgewood, NJ and 2 routes heading into Ridgewood, NJ, covering 6 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 41 miles.
The longest mapped route from Ridgewood, NJ covers 41 miles and takes approximately 1h 4m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.
The average route from Ridgewood, NJ runs about 24 miles with a drive time of roughly 37m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 24-mile trip from Ridgewood, NJ costs roughly $4 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Ridgewood, NJ include Edison, NJ, Jersey City, NJ, West New York, NJ and Passaic, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Ridgewood, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
26,076
Median Income
$217,250
Median Home Value
$882,700
Median Age
41.1
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
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