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Drive Time
31m
Distance
18.4 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
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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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Ridgewood, NJ
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The drive from West New York, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ covers 18.4 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 NJ 17, US 46, Ridgewood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.2 miles on NJ 17. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.05 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
9.2 miles from West New York, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 16m into the drive .
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The drive from West New York, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ covers 18.4 miles and takes about 31m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
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 3.5 miles in near US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 18.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 5.2 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.3 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Take the ramp toward US 46 West
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 17 North: Paramus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Oradell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between West New York, NJ and Ridgewood, NJ, road signs point toward Oradell and U Turn.
Oradell
U Turn
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 7.2 mi | 8m |
| US 46 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Ridgewood Avenue | 2.1 mi | 6m |
| Boulevard East | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Broad Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Fairview Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Grand Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Woodcliff Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between West New York, NJ and Ridgewood, NJ.
Start on 60th Street
Turn left onto Boulevard East
Keep slight right at fork onto Woodcliff Avenue
Continue on CR 48
Turn right onto US 1; US 9
Turn straight onto NJ 93
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Continue on this road
Merge onto NJ 17
Continue on NJ 17
Take the exit
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto CR 80
Continue on CR 80
Arrive at destination
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 18.4 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 9.2 miles or 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Ridgewood, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving West New York, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from West New York, NJ
This is one driving day of about 18.4 miles and 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 9.2 mi from West New York, NJ · 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 18.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 9.2 miles from West New York, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Ridgewood, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Ridgewood, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$3.05 one way
$6.10 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.34 | $6.68 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.57 | $7.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.06 | $8.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.93 | $0.88 |
| Efficient EV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $0.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.4 | 0 | $2.58 | $1.18 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in West New York on Wednesday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Ridgewood on Wednesday
Local time
11:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Partly Cloudy
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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