Richmond, Virginia to Ridgewood: Road Trip Guide & Distance

296.6 miles 477.3 km · straight line
370.7 miles estimated 596.6 km · driving distance
7h 27min estimated drive time
$36 - $44 estimated fuel cost
~1h 6min flight time
36° NE bearing direction

How far is Richmond, Virginia from Ridgewood?

The distance from Richmond, Virginia to Ridgewood is 296.6 miles (477.3 km) as the crow flies. Ridgewood is located NE of Richmond, Virginia. By car, the driving distance is approximately 370.7 miles, taking about 7h 27min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 6min. Both are located in United States — Richmond, Virginia in Virginia and Ridgewood in New Jersey.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Richmond, Virginia and Ridgewood. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Richmond, Virginia to Ridgewood

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 7h 27min $36 - $44 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 6min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~8h 56min $30–$56* Budget
Train ~7h 5min $44–$130* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Richmond, Virginia & Ridgewood

Quick Facts

Richmond, Virginia
37.54°N, 77.44°W
America/New_York
63m 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 99 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 25 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 84 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients