Origin
Ridgewood, NJ
Evening in Ridgewood on Friday
Local time
8:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgewood, 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
31m
Distance
19.5 mi
31 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good 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
Wikimedia Commons
West New York, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
The drive from Ridgewood, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 19.5 miles and takes about 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 80 East, Christopher Columbus Highway, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 19.5 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 31m drive with frequent turns across 19.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 80 East is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Ridgewood, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ridgewood, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 80 East | — | — |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | — | — |
| I 95 South | — | — |
| US 46 | — | — |
| US 46 East | — | — |
| US 1 South | — | — |
| East Columbia Avenue | — | — |
| Bergen Boulevard | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
I 80 East
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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 straight
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
3
Merge slight left
6.4 mi
·
8 min
4
Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East: New York
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 80 East: New York
5
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
2.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
6
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
I 95 South, NJTP
7
Keep slight right to continue on US 46: The Ridgefields
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 46: The Ridgefields
8
Keep slight left to continue on US 46: Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield
253 ft
·
4 sec
·
US 46: Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield
9
Keep slight left to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
US 46 East: Ridgefield
10
Merge slight left
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
12
Continue on East Columbia Avenue
440 ft
·
8 sec
·
East Columbia Avenue
13
Continue on East Columbia Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
East Columbia Avenue
14
Turn left
0.7 mi
·
1 min
15
Turn right onto Bergen Boulevard
351 ft
·
6 sec
·
Bergen Boulevard
16
Turn right
26 ft
·
1 sec
17
Keep slight left
138 ft
·
8 sec
18
Turn left onto Bergen Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Bergen Boulevard
19
Turn left onto Harding Place
233 ft
·
7 sec
·
Harding Place
20
Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Fairview Avenue
21
Turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
266 ft
·
11 sec
·
Bergenline Avenue
22
Turn left onto Boulevard East
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Boulevard East
23
Turn right onto 60th Street
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
60th Street
24
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.23 one way
$6.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.78 | $7.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 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 | 5.9 | 0 | $2.05 | $0.94 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.71 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.73 | $1.25 |
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
Evening in West New York on Friday
Local time
8:48 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
14 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
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ridgewood, NJ to West New York, NJ covers 19.5 miles and takes about 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 80 East, Christopher Columbus Highway, I 95 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.7 miles from Ridgewood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.23 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Ridgewood, NJ to West New York, NJ is easy. At 31m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Ridgewood, NJ to West New York, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Ridgewood, NJ to West New York, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From West New York, NJ
More from Ridgewood, NJ
More trips to West New York, NJ
Explore more options from Ridgewood, NJ or browse trips ending in West New York, NJ.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse NJ road trips.