Origin
Woodbridge, NJ
Night in Woodbridge on Friday
Local time
11:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Woodbridge, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
34.3 mi
55 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodbridge, NJ
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Ridgewood, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Woodbridge, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ covers 34.3 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 21, US 1, Maple Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.7 miles on NJ 21. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.69 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 34.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 34.3 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 21 and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.7 miles on NJ 21.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 21 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 21 and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 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 14 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles (NJ 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.1 miles (NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.9 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark
8
12.1 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
7
27.1 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
9
27.7 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
9
27.8 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Market Street, Elmwood Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward Market Street, Elmwood Park
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woodbridge, NJ and Ridgewood, NJ, road signs point toward Downtown, Paterson and Elmwood Park.
Downtown
12.1 mi in
|
~19m
|
via NJ 21
Paterson
27.5 mi in
|
~40m
Elmwood Park
27.7 mi in
|
~41m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 14.7 mi | 20m |
| US 1 | 7.6 mi | 12m |
| Maple Avenue | 3.1 mi | 8m |
| Carlton Street | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| River Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| River Drive | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| East Edgar Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Amboy Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 14.7 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Woodbridge, NJ and Ridgewood, NJ.
1
Start on CR 604
61 ft
·
10 sec
·
Green Street
2
Turn left onto NJ 35
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Amboy Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on NJ 35
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Saint Georges Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward US 1 North, US 9 North: Newark
Use the right lane.
5
Merge onto US 1; US 9
5.5 mi
·
9 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1; US 9
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Edgar Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on US 1; US 9
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Carlton Street
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 1; US 9
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
15 mi
·
20 min
·
NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto US 46
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 46
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 20
0.4 mi
·
27 sec
·
McLean Boulevard
Toward NJ 20 North: Paterson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork
482 ft
·
11 sec
Toward Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork
226 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Market Street, Elmwood Park
Use the slight right lane.
15
Continue on CR 56
463 ft
·
14 sec
·
CR 56
16
Turn left onto CR S-69
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
River Road
17
Continue on CR 507
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
River Drive
18
Continue on CR 507
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto CR 507
3.1 mi
·
8 min
·
Maple Avenue
Use the right lane.
20
Turn left onto East Ridgewood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
East Ridgewood Avenue
Use the left lane.
21
Arrive at destination
East Ridgewood Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.1 mi from Woodbridge, NJ · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.1 miles from Woodbridge, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Ridgewood, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Ridgewood, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.69 one way
$11.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.23 | $12.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.57 | $15.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.65 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.00 | $1.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.7 | 0 | $4.80 | $2.20 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Ridgewood, NJ
Night in Ridgewood on Friday
Local time
11:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m 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 Woodbridge, NJ to Ridgewood, NJ covers 34.3 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 21, US 1, Maple Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.1 miles from Woodbridge, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.69 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 is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 34.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.1 miles (NJ 21): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 27.1 miles (NJ 20 / McLean Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Woodbridge, NJ and Ridgewood, NJ, road signs point toward Downtown, Paterson and Elmwood Park.
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.
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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