Origin
Ridgewood, NJ
Morning in Ridgewood on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgewood, NJ to West New York, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
31m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgewood, NJ
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West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
Ridgewood, NJ to West New York, NJ is 19 miles and takes about 31 minutes via NJ 17 and Christopher Columbus Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region, primarily within New Jersey. It's a straightforward journey that offers a practical way to travel between these two points without a significant time commitment. Consider this route for its efficiency if you're looking for a quick and direct connection.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 6.4 mi | 8m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 2.7 mi | 2m |
| Boulevard East | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| East Ridgewood Avenue | 2 mi | 6m |
| South Broad Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Fairview Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 6.4 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgewood, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on East Ridgewood Avenue
2.0 mi
·
6 min
·
East Ridgewood Avenue
2
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
3
Merge onto NJ 17
6.4 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
4
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 80 East: New York
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto I 80
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
6
Keep slight right at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 South, NJTP
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Exit 68
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields
Use the slight right lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
252 ft
·
3 sec
Toward US 46: Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield
Use the straight lane.
10
Merge onto US 46
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 46
11
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward NJ 93: Grand Avenue
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
270 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 1-9 South
13
Turn right onto NJ 93
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Avenue
14
Turn straight onto US 1; US 9
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broad Avenue
15
Turn right
280 ft
·
15 sec
16
Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
264 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
18
Turn left onto Boulevard East
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Boulevard East
19
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
60th Street
20
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 165 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 12.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: New York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 80 East: New York
8
11.5 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP
8
12.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 46: The Ridgefields
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 68
Toward US 46: The Ridgefields
9
12.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 46: Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 46: Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield
7
12.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 46 East: Ridgefield
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 46 East: Ridgefield
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.15 one way
$6.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
West New York, NJ
Morning in West New York on Sunday
Local time
8:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Partly Cloudy
E 3 to 9 mph
6% chance
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
4 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
31m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a mixed drive, with 36% of the route on highways. You'll experience approximately 6.4 miles on NJ 17 as the longest uninterrupted stretch, offering a taste of faster travel. The journey transitions between highway segments and other main roads like Christopher Columbus Highway and Boulevard East, suggesting a varied driving experience. Expect the road conditions to shift as you navigate from more open highway stretches to potentially more urban or suburban thoroughfares.
36% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on NJ 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Ridgewood, NJ and West New York, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp and Ridgefield.
Njtp
11.5 mi in
|
~18m
Ridgefield
12.6 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (36%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on NJ 17. 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 West New York, 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 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at West New York, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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