How far is Elizabeth, NJ from Hasbrouck Heights, NJ?

The driving distance from Elizabeth, NJ to Hasbrouck Heights, NJ is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
18.08 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.04 mi
24.21 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.04 mi
Kilometers
24.21 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.08 mi
Kilometers
29.1 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hasbrouck Heights
Sat, Apr 25, 5:20 PM EDT
Return by in Elizabeth
Sat, Apr 25, 5:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabeth
2026-04-25T16:50
Arrive Hasbrouck Heights
Sat, Apr 25, 5:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elizabeth
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
Kearny
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Elizabeth
9.1 mi
00h 14m
To Hasbrouck Heights
9 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph E
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Elizabeth and Hasbrouck Heights.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Elizabeth and Hasbrouck Heights.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Jersey Street

    1164 ft · 36 sec · East Jersey Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Spring Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Spring Street

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on River Drive

    1049 ft · 20 sec · River Drive

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Avenue

    2493 ft · 1 min · Main Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Main Street

    1618 ft · 46 sec · Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Terhune Avenue

    2249 ft · 60 sec · Terhune Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Passaic Avenue

    1969 ft · 53 sec · Passaic Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Boulevard Roundabout

    131 m · 13 sec · Boulevard

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Boulevard

    78 m · 11 sec · Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Henry Street

    91 m · 13 sec · Henry Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henry Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabeth and Hasbrouck Heights.

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
0 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21
11.4 mi · 63%
Spring Street
3.24 mi · 18%
Main Avenue
1.47 mi · 8%
River Drive
0.43 mi · 2%
Terhune Avenue
0.43 mi · 2%
Passaic Avenue
0.37 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 21

Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

11.4 mi · 00h 17m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kearny
00h 14m from Elizabeth
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Elizabeth and Rain near Hasbrouck Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabeth to Hasbrouck Heights?

The road trip is about 18.1 miles (29.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Kearny is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Elizabeth and 9 miles from Hasbrouck Heights.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Elizabeth and Rain near Hasbrouck Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Kearny

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 Kearny and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7 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 9 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 3.1 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 9 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 Kearny.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

4 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

8 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

27 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabeth and Hasbrouck Heights. Straight-line distance: 15.04 mi (24.21 km).

Elizabeth

#1 Elizabeth

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.

Population128,382
Coordinates40.6639900, -74.2107000
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Hasbrouck Heights

#2 Hasbrouck Heights

Town in New Jersey

Population11,912
Coordinates40.8581600, -74.0807000
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Elizabeth (-74.2107, 40.66399)
End: Hasbrouck Heights (-74.0807, 40.85816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.42 L · about $2.62
Round trip
$5.23
1.28 gal · 4.84 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.62 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.94 $5.89
Premium $4.95 $3.17 $6.34
Diesel $5.98 $3.83 $7.65

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 · Apr 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Elizabeth and Hasbrouck Heights. The current time is 16:50:49.

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.