Origin
Newark, NJ
Morning in Newark on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newark, NJ to Wood-Ridge, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wood-Ridge, NJ
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Newark, NJ to Wood-Ridge, NJ is 11.8 miles and takes about 18 minutes via McCarter Highway, Union Avenue, and Hackensack Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey. It's a straightforward drive that can be completed in a single day, making it ideal for a quick errand or a short hop between nearby towns. You'll be sticking primarily to surface roads for most of this route, so plan for typical local traffic conditions.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McCarter Highway | 6.8 mi | 7m |
| Union Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Hackensack Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Washington Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Broad Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Erie Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| CR 624 | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Market Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McCarter Highway
— 6.8 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newark, NJ and Wood-Ridge, NJ.
1
Start on CR 510
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn right
217 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn straight onto Washington Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right
150 ft
·
5 sec
Use the right lane.
6
Continue on CR 506 Spur
518 ft
·
13 sec
·
Clay Street
7
Turn left onto NJ 21
6.8 mi
·
7 min
·
McCarter Highway
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 10B
Toward Passaic Park, Clifton, Rutherford
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Turn straight onto CR 624
123 ft
·
2 sec
·
CR 624
10
Turn straight onto CR 624
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
CR 624
11
Turn slight right
255 ft
·
5 sec
12
Continue on Union Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Enter roundabout onto CR 32
137 ft
·
3 sec
·
East Erie Avenue
14
Continue on CR 32
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
East Erie Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto CR 55
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Hackensack Street
Use the left lane.
16
Turn left onto Union Avenue
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Union Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Union Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.8 and 10.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Turn right
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NJ 21 / McCarter Highway
Turn left onto NJ 21 / McCarter Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
8.1 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Passaic Park, Clifton, Rutherford
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 10B
Toward Passaic Park, Clifton, Rutherford
5
10.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 55 / Hackensack Street
Turn left onto CR 55 / Hackensack Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Wood-Ridge, NJ
Morning in Wood-Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
11:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only a small percentage on highways. Your longest continuous stretch on a single road will be 6.8 miles on McCarter Highway. Expect to navigate through local streets and intersections for the majority of your travel time. The urban environment means you'll likely encounter frequent traffic lights and merging traffic as you make your way through the area.
Only 1% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.8 mi on McCarter Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.8 miles in near Broad Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.8 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (NJ 21 / McCarter Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Newark, NJ and Wood-Ridge, NJ, road signs point toward Passaic Park, Clifton and Rutherford.
Passaic Park
8.1 mi in
|
~10m
Clifton
8.1 mi in
|
~10m
Rutherford
8.1 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
Starting in Newark, NJ
Full guide →Newark is New Jersey's largest city and second largest in Metro New York. Although one of the great historic cities of the Northeast and the most culture-rich city in the state, Newark is often overlooked in favor of Goliath-like Manhattan and towns along the Hudson River, such as Jersey City and Hoboken. While no longer the industrial powerhouse it once was, Newark remains one of America's major shipping, rail, and air hubs. Public transportation is abundant, making it easy to get to, from, and around the city. Newark has been economically disadvantaged for some time, and suffers from a bad reputation, often informed by negative stereotyping. Thanks in large part to a nationally high-profile mayor (Cory Booker, now a U.S.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.8 miles on McCarter Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Wood-Ridge, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.8 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 1.3 miles (NJ 21 / McCarter Highway): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Wood-Ridge, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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