Wood-Ridge New Jersey Map
Wood-Ridge, New Jersey — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live National Weather Service conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Wood-Ridge, Bergen County.
Interactive Map of Wood-Ridge, New Jersey
| City | Wood-Ridge |
| State | New Jersey (NJ) |
| County | Bergen |
| Country | United States of America |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (America/New_York) |
| Latitude | 40.845656 |
| Longitude | -74.08792 |
| Population | 10,218 |
| Density | 3499.9 /km² |
| Incorporated | N/A |
About Wood-Ridge, New Jersey
Wood-Ridge is a locality in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States. It has a population of 10,218. The population density is 3499.9 people per km². Wood-Ridge is located at 40.8457°N, 74.0879°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone.
Wood-Ridge rises from the gentle slopes of Bergen County, a place where the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of pine and damp earth, a subtle perfume that clings to the residential streets. It lies 2.3 miles east-south-east of Passaic, NJ (from Passaic, NJ: bearing 110°T), and is situated 7.7 miles north-west of Manhattan. The terrain here is not dramatic, but it possesses a quiet dignity, a rolling topography that guides the eye through well-tended lawns and mature trees that stand like stoic sentinels. Sunlight filters through the leafy canopy, dappling the sidewalks in shifting patterns, and in the late afternoon, a warm, honeyed light can linger on the clapboard houses, lending them a timeless glow. The character of Wood-Ridge is one of unassuming comfort, a collection of neighborhoods that feel both lived-in and cared for, where the rhythm of daily life unfolds with a steady, predictable cadence. The history of Wood-Ridge is intertwined with the broader development of the region, its early days marked by agricultural pursuits before the encroaching influence of industry and suburban expansion. The local economy, once tied to manufacturing and transportation, has largely shifted towards service-based industries and commuter living, though remnants of its industrial past can still be glimpsed in the older brick buildings that punctuate some sections. The Hackensack River, though not a dominant feature within Wood-Ridge itself, lies nearby, a significant waterway that shaped the early settlement patterns of the broader landscape. While Wood-Ridge may not boast grand historical monuments, its distinctive character lies in its enduring residential appeal, a testament to its ability to adapt and remain a comfortable, grounded place for its inhabitants.
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About This Wood-Ridge Map Page
This page provides an interactive Google map of Wood-Ridge, New Jersey with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Wood-Ridge and Bergen County. Coordinates and population data are also included.
Location data for Wood-Ridge is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity, not name matching alone — ensuring the correct Wood-Ridge is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | SimpleMaps US Cities Database; coordinates matched to USGS GNIS definitive data |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched to USGS GNIS coordinates via Wikipedia geosearch API. Location verified by proximity — not name matching alone. |
