Origin
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Afternoon in Ridgefield Park on Saturday
Local time
2:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgefield Park, NJ to West New York, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.9 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgefield Park, NJ
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West New York, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Ridgefield Park, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 6.9 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Boulevard East, Fairview Avenue, Teaneck Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.3 miles on Boulevard East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boulevard East | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Fairview Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Teaneck Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| South Broad Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Bergen Turnpike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hendricks Causeway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| 60th Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mount Vernon Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Boulevard East
— 2.3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgefield Park, NJ and West New York, NJ.
1
Start on Park Street
29 ft
·
1 sec
·
Park Street
2
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
510 ft
·
33 sec
·
Euclid Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 41
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mount Vernon Street
4
Turn right onto CR 39
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Teaneck Road
5
Continue on CR 124
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergen Turnpike
6
Continue on CR 124
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hendricks Causeway
7
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Broad Avenue
8
Turn right
280 ft
·
15 sec
9
Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
264 ft
·
10 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
11
Turn left onto Boulevard East
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Boulevard East
12
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
60th Street
13
Arrive at destination
60th Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 3.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Euclid Avenue
Turn left onto Euclid Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 41 / Mount Vernon Street
Turn left onto CR 41 / Mount Vernon Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 39 / Teaneck Road
Turn right onto CR 39 / Teaneck Road
Navigation decision point
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 1; US 9 / South Broad Avenue
Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / South Broad Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
Fairview Avenue
Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.14 one way
$2.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.25 | $2.51 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.34 | $2.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.52 | $3.05 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.04
Bergen Turnpike
(0.6 mi)
$0.04
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.72 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Afternoon in West New York on Saturday
Local time
2:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
13m 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?
6.9 mi in 13m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 9% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Boulevard East.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Euclid Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Euclid Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 41 / Mount Vernon Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 39 / Teaneck Road): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on Boulevard East. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.04 in tolls one way, starting with Bergen Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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: near the start (Euclid Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (CR 41 / Mount Vernon Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 39 / Teaneck Road): Navigation decision point.
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 Trip.ovh 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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