How far is Closter, NJ from Hackensack, NJ?
The driving distance from Closter, NJ to Hackensack, NJ is about 10 miles (16.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Closter and Hackensack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Closter and Hackensack.
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Start on Railroad Avenue
538 ft · 24 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Continue on Naugle Street
159 m · 23 sec · Naugle Street
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Continue on Closter Dock Road
574 ft · 32 sec · Closter Dock Road
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Turn left onto West Street
1153 ft · 54 sec · West Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto High Street
1.1 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn straight onto Old Hook Road
904 ft · 23 sec · Old Hook Road
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Turn left onto Schraalenburgh Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto New Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Roemer Avenue
1743 ft · 29 sec · Roemer Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
2948 ft · 53 sec · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Hackensack Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue
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Continue on River Street
1.2 km · 1 min · River Street
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Turn right onto East Salem Street
796 ft · 40 sec · East Salem Street
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Turn left
59 m · 16 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Closter and Hackensack.
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.
Washington Avenue
Continue on Washington Avenue
2.98 mi · 00h 05m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Closter and Mostly Sunny near Hackensack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Closter to Hackensack?
The road trip is about 10 miles (16.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Bergenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Closter and 5 miles from Hackensack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Closter and Mostly Sunny near Hackensack.
Stop Ideas Near Bergenfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bergenfield.
Yonkers station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Closter and Hackensack. Straight-line distance: 7.39 mi (11.89 km).
#1 Closter
Borough of Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,446 |
| Coordinates | 40.9731500, -73.9615300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hackensack
The county seat of Bergen County, New Jersey.
| Population | 43,981 |
| Coordinates | 40.8859300, -74.0434700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.043451, 40.885971)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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