How far is Bergenfield, NJ from Elmwood Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Bergenfield, NJ to Elmwood Park, NJ is about 9 miles (14.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.02 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.53 mi
10.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.53 mi
Kilometers
10.51 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.02 mi
Kilometers
14.51 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Elmwood Park
Sat, May 30, 1:54 PM EDT
Return by in Bergenfield
Sat, May 30, 2:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bergenfield
2026-05-30T13:39
Arrive Elmwood Park
Sat, May 30, 1:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:15 AM to 7:15 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Bergenfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maywood
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

From Bergenfield
4.5 mi
00h 07m
To Elmwood Park
4.5 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
13 to 16 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Bergenfield and Elmwood Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Bergenfield and Elmwood Park.

  1. 1

    Start on Portland Avenue

    28 m · 5 sec · Portland Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Main Street

    113 m · 12 sec · West Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Washington Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto New Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Roemer Avenue

    1743 ft · 29 sec · Roemer Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on New Bridge Road

    2774 ft · 49 sec · New Bridge Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight

    75 m · 9 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1550 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    124 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 4 West

    89 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Paramus Road South

    538 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Paramus Road

    1994 ft · 44 sec · Paramus Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Saddle Brook, Paterson

    2121 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Saddle Brook

    42 m · 3 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Elmwood Park

    49 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Molnar Drive

    2780 ft · 1 min · Molnar Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Linden Avenue

    534 ft · 17 sec · Linden Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Linden Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bergenfield and Elmwood Park.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
233.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 4 West
2.75 mi · 30%
New Bridge Road
1.65 mi · 18%
South Washington Avenue
0.98 mi · 11%
Garden State Parkway
0.97 mi · 11%
Molnar Drive
0.53 mi · 6%
I 80
0.4 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 4 West

Merge slight left

2.69 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maywood
00h 07m from Bergenfield
Leave By
8:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Bergenfield and Sunny near Elmwood Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Bergenfield to Elmwood Park?

The road trip is about 9 miles (14.5 km) and usually takes 00h 14m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Bergenfield and 4.5 miles from Elmwood Park.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bergenfield and Sunny near Elmwood Park.

Stop Ideas Near Maywood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maywood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

14 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bergenfield and Elmwood Park. Straight-line distance: 6.53 mi (10.51 km).

Bergenfield

#1 Bergenfield

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population27,371
Coordinates40.9276000, -73.9973600
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Elmwood Park

#2 Elmwood Park

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population19,863
Coordinates40.9039900, -74.1184800
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Bergenfield (-73.99736, 40.9276)
End: Elmwood Park (-74.11848, 40.90399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.32 gal
1.2 L · about $1.31
Round trip
$2.62
0.64 gal · 2.4 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.31 $2.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.47 $2.94
Premium $4.95 $1.59 $3.17
Diesel $5.98 $1.91 $3.83

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Bergenfield and Elmwood Park. The current time is 13:39:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.