How far is Caldwell, NJ from Essex Fells, NJ?

The driving distance from Caldwell, NJ to Essex Fells, NJ is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 06m 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
1.49 mi
00h 03m
Flight
1.14 mi
1.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
1.14 mi
Kilometers
1.83 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
1.49 mi
Kilometers
2.39 km
Drive Time
00h 03m

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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 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex Fells
Fri, Jul 10, 2:37 AM EDT
Return by in Caldwell
Fri, Jul 10, 2:40 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Caldwell
2026-07-10T02:34
Arrive Essex Fells
Fri, Jul 10, 2:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:03 AM to 7:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Caldwell
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Roseland
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Caldwell
0.7 mi
00h 01m
To Essex Fells
0.7 mi
00h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jul 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W
Destination
89°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Jul 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Essex Fells.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Essex Fells.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    24 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue

    538 ft · 22 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Roseland Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roseland Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rensselaer Road

    1382 ft · 1 min · Rensselaer Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Beechtree Lane

    31 m · 5 sec · Beechtree Lane

  6. 6

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beechtree Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Essex Fells.

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
6 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
400 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roseland Avenue
1.08 mi · 73%
Rensselaer Road
0.26 mi · 18%
Bloomfield Avenue
0.1 mi · 7%
Beechtree Lane
0.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Roseland Avenue

Turn right onto Roseland Avenue

1.08 mi · 00h 02m

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 03m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.4 mi
1.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Roseland
00h 01m from Caldwell
Leave By
8:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Caldwell and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Essex Fells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Essex Fells?

The road trip is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km) and usually takes 00h 03m 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?

Roseland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.7 miles from Caldwell and 0.7 miles from Essex Fells.

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

The direct path is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.4 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 8:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.20 one way or $0.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Caldwell and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Essex Fells.

Stop Ideas Near Roseland

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 Roseland and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 8.9 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Market St at City Hall
Nearby stop 8.2 mi away

Market St at City Hall

Paterson , NJ
Paterson, NJ 07505
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

16 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

28 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Essex Fells. Straight-line distance: 1.14 mi (1.83 km).

Caldwell

#1 Caldwell

Town in Essex County, New Jersey, USA

Population7,943
Coordinates40.8398200, -74.2765400
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Essex Fells

#2 Essex Fells

Borough in Essex County, New Jersey

Population2,071
Coordinates40.8245400, -74.2845900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Caldwell (-74.27654, 40.83982)
End: Essex Fells (-74.28459, 40.82454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 2 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.05 gal
0.2 L · about $0.20
Round trip
$0.41
0.1 gal · 0.4 L
Estimated CO2
0.4 kg one way
Round trip: 0.9 kg / 2 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.20 $0.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.23 $0.46
Premium $4.95 $0.25 $0.50
Diesel $5.98 $0.30 $0.60

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 · Jul 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Caldwell and Essex Fells. The current time is 02:34:02.

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.