Long Island to Ridgewood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

52.9 miles 85.2 km · straight line
64.4 miles actual route 103.6 km · driving distance
1h 33min estimated drive time
$6 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~36min flight time · usually no direct flights
285° WNW bearing direction

How far is Long Island from Ridgewood?

The distance from Long Island to Ridgewood is 52.9 miles (85.2 km) as the crow flies. Ridgewood is located WNW of Long Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 64.4 miles, taking about 1h 33min. A direct flight would take roughly 36min. Both are located in United States — Long Island in New York and Ridgewood in New Jersey.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Long Island and Ridgewood. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Long Island to Ridgewood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 33min $6 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 52min $5–$10* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Long Island & Ridgewood

Quick Facts

Long Island
40.79°N, 73.14°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
Ridgewood
40.98°N, 74.12°W
America/New_York
35m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 4 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 470.4 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM