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Cities Near Ridgewood

Cities near Ridgewood, New York: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Astoria, Jamaica, Flatlands. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Ridgewood, New York is Astoria, about 5 mi (8 km) away — roughly 17 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Astoria5 mi / 8 km17 minDrive/railDay trip
Jamaica5 mi / 8 km18 minDrive/railDay trip
Flatlands6 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
Jersey City9 mi / 15 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Kings Bridge12 mi / 20 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Hempstead15 mi / 24 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Staten Island16 mi / 25 km30 minDrive/railDay trip
Passaic16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Elizabeth16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Perth Amboy23 mi / 37 km45 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Ridgewood

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Astoria, Jamaica, Flatlands, Jersey City, Kings Bridge. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Notable cities near Ridgewood include Astoria, Jamaica, Flatlands, Jersey City, Kings Bridge. The closest is Astoria, about 5 miles (8 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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