Philadelphia to Ridgewood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

89.9 miles 144.6 km · straight line
106.6 miles actual route 171.6 km · driving distance
2h 19min estimated drive time
$10 - $13 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
38° NE bearing direction

How far is Philadelphia from Ridgewood?

The distance from Philadelphia to Ridgewood is 89.9 miles (144.6 km) as the crow flies. Ridgewood is located NE of Philadelphia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 106.6 miles, taking about 2h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Philadelphia in Pennsylvania 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. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. 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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Ridgewood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 19min $10 - $13 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 47min $9–$16* Budget
Train ~2h 12min $13–$37* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Philadelphia & Ridgewood

Quick Facts

Philadelphia
39.95°N, 75.17°W
America/New_York
12m 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 30 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 7 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 277.1 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM