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

The driving distance from Elmwood Park, NJ to Paramus, NJ is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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
6.51 mi
00h 16m
Flight
3.59 mi
5.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.59 mi
Kilometers
5.78 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.51 mi
Kilometers
10.47 km
Drive Time
00h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paramus
Thu, Jun 11, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Elmwood Park
Thu, Jun 11, 1:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmwood Park
2026-06-11T00:35
Arrive Paramus
Thu, Jun 11, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Elmwood Park
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
Rochelle Park
NJ

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

From Elmwood Park
3.2 mi
00h 08m
To Paramus
3.2 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
94°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
93°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Avenue

    39 m · 11 sec · Linden Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mola Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Mola Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Broadway

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on NJ 4

    3024 ft · 51 sec · NJ 4

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    718 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Paramus Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Paramus Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right

    897 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Odabash Way

    1.2 km · 3 min · Odabash Way

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Country Club Road

    1122 ft · 50 sec · Country Club Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Country Club Road

    51 m · 13 sec · Country Club Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    39 m · 13 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    59 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left

    1279 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
215.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paramus Road
1.78 mi · 27%
Broadway
1.43 mi · 22%
Mola Boulevard
1.1 mi · 17%
Odabash Way
0.75 mi · 12%
NJ 4
0.71 mi · 11%
Country Club Road
0.24 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Paramus Road

Turn straight onto Paramus Road

1.78 mi · 00h 03m

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 16m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
3.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochelle Park
00h 08m from Elmwood Park
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Elmwood Park and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paramus.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?

Rochelle Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Elmwood Park and 3.2 miles from Paramus.

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

The direct path is about 3.6 miles (5.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Elmwood Park and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Paramus.

Stop Ideas Near Rochelle Park

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 Rochelle Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 5.5 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochelle Park.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 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 Elmwood Park and Paramus. Straight-line distance: 3.59 mi (5.78 km).

Elmwood Park

#1 Elmwood Park

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population19,863
Coordinates40.9039900, -74.1184800
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Paramus

#2 Paramus

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population26,063
Coordinates40.9445400, -74.0754200
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmwood Park (-74.11848, 40.90399)
End: Paramus (-74.07542, 40.94454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.87 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.88
0.46 gal · 1.74 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.94 $1.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.06 $2.12
Premium $4.95 $1.14 $2.28
Diesel $5.98 $1.38 $2.75

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Elmwood Park and Paramus. The current time is 00:35:19.

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.