How far is Elmhurst, NY from Essex Fells, NJ?

The driving distance from Elmhurst, NY to Essex Fells, NJ is about 347.9 miles (559.9 km), with a travel time of about 07h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 14h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
347.91 mi
07h 21m
Flight
274.24 mi
441.35 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
274.24 mi
Kilometers
441.35 km
Flight Time
00h 33m

Driving Distance

Road route
347.91 mi
Kilometers
559.9 km
Drive Time
07h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 07h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex Fells
Tue, Jul 21, 12:48 AM EDT
Return by in Elmhurst
Tue, Jul 21, 8:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmhurst
2026-07-20T17:27
Arrive Essex Fells
Tue, Jul 21, 12:48 AM EDT
Route Timing
07h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
1:21 PM to 2:51 PM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
9:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elmhurst
8:00 PM EDT
Overnight-style route

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
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From Elmhurst
173.7 mi
03h 40m
To Essex Fells
174.2 mi
03h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 20 11:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 20 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    11 m · 3 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Elmhurst Avenue

    572 ft · 27 sec · Elmhurst Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Fluvanna Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Fluvanna Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Washington Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Street

    1260 ft · 40 sec · Washington Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Foote Avenue

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Foote Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Kiantone Road

    5 mi · 7 min · Kiantone Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right

    11.9 mi · 14 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West 4th Avenue

    1071 ft · 23 sec · West 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Hickory Street

    956 ft · 23 sec · Hickory Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Hickory Bridge

    746 ft · 24 sec · Hickory Bridge

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Crescent Park

    2270 ft · 58 sec · Crescent Park

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Crescent Park

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Crescent Park

  14. 14

    Continue on Main Street

    1169 ft · 35 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 666 West

    81 m · 9 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto South Main Street

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    8.5 mi · 12 min

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2.9 mi · 4 min

  23. 23

    Turn right

    15.2 mi · 23 min

  24. 24

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Boot Jack Road

    11.2 mi · 16 min · Boot Jack Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Penfield Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Penfield Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Hoovertown Road

    5 mi · 9 min · Hoovertown Road

  28. 28

    Continue on State Park Road

    8.1 mi · 14 min · State Park Road

  29. 29

    Turn left

    1681 ft · 41 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    246 mi · 4 hr 40 min · Keystone Shortway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  32. 32

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Essex Freeway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    722 ft · 16 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Roseland Avenue

    1334 ft · 26 sec · Roseland Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Fells Road

    1220 ft · 34 sec · Fells Road

  38. 38

    Turn straight onto Beechtree Lane

    1246 ft · 55 sec · Beechtree Lane

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beechtree Lane

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
246 mi · 71%
Boot Jack Road
11.2 mi · 3%
South Main Street
10.8 mi · 3%
State Park Road
8.11 mi · 2%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
7.4 mi · 2%
Hoovertown Road
5.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

246 mi · 04h 40m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
07h 21m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
14h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+73.7 mi
274.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
03h 40m from Elmhurst
Leave By
9:18 PM EDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Elmhurst and Sunny near Essex Fells.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 347.9 miles (559.9 km) and usually takes 07h 21m in normal driving conditions.

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

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 173.7 miles from Elmhurst and 174.2 miles from Essex Fells.

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

The direct path is about 274.2 miles (441.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 73.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM EDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.23 one way or $98.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 109.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Elmhurst and Sunny near Essex Fells.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Carroll, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elmhurst and Essex Fells. Straight-line distance: 274.24 mi (441.35 km).

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#1 Elmhurst

Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.

Population0
Coordinates42.1181100, -79.2936600
Altitude399
CountryUnited States
Essex Fells

#2 Essex Fells

Borough in Essex County, New Jersey

Population2,071
Coordinates40.8245400, -74.2845900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmhurst (-79.29366, 42.11811)
End: Essex Fells (-74.28459, 40.82454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 560 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)11h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
12.28 gal
46.47 L · about $49.23
Round trip
$98.46
24.56 gal · 92.94 L
Estimated CO2
109.1 kg one way
Round trip: 218.3 kg / 481 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.01 $49.23 $98.46
Mid-grade $4.48 $55.03 $110.05
Premium $4.86 $59.69 $119.39
Diesel $4.69 $57.64 $115.28

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 York · Jul 20, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmhurst and Essex Fells. The current time is 17:27:15.

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.