Origin
West New York, NJ
Evening in West New York on Thursday
Local time
5:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West New York, NJ to Ridgefield Park, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.7 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
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.
West New York, NJ
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Ridgefield Park, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from West New York, NJ to Ridgefield Park, NJ covers 6.7 miles and takes about 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Boulevard East, Teaneck Road, Fairview Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.7 miles on Boulevard East. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (9%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 12m drive with frequent turns across 6.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Boulevard East is the longest continuous segment at about 1.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near Woodcliff Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 6.7 miles you will encounter 6 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 2.1 miles (Woodcliff Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (CR 124 / Hendricks Causeway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Woodcliff Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto Woodcliff Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue
Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
4.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 124 / Hendricks Causeway
Turn left onto CR 124 / Hendricks Causeway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 39 / Teaneck Road
Turn right onto CR 39 / Teaneck Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Park Street
Turn left onto Park Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Boulevard East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Teaneck Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Fairview Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Broad Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Bergen Turnpike | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Hendricks Causeway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Woodcliff Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 60th Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Boulevard East
— 1.7 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and Ridgefield Park, NJ.
1
Start on 60th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
60th Street
2
Turn left onto Boulevard East
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Boulevard East
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Woodcliff Avenue
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Woodcliff Avenue
4
Continue on CR 48
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairview Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto CR 124
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hendricks Causeway
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 124
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Bergen Turnpike
8
Turn right onto CR 39
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Teaneck Road
Use the right lane.
9
Turn left onto Park Street
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Park Street
10
Arrive at destination
Park Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.11 one way
$2.22 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.22 | $2.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.30 | $2.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.48 | $2.96 |
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: 2.3 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 | 0 | $0.70 | $0.32 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.59 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
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
Ridgefield Park, NJ
Evening in Ridgefield Park on Thursday
Local time
5:30 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
12m 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 West New York, NJ to Ridgefield Park, NJ covers 6.7 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Boulevard East, Teaneck Road, Fairview Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.4 miles from West New York, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.11 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 6.7 miles you will encounter 6 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Woodcliff Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.4 miles (CR 124 / Hendricks Causeway): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West New York, NJ to Ridgefield Park, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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