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

The driving distance from Elmwood Park, NJ to Teaneck, NJ is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
8.07 mi
00h 13m
Flight
5.37 mi
8.64 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.37 mi
Kilometers
8.64 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.07 mi
Kilometers
12.99 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Teaneck
Thu, Jun 11, 7:57 AM EDT
Return by in Elmwood Park
Thu, Jun 11, 8:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elmwood Park
2026-06-11T07:43
Arrive Teaneck
Thu, Jun 11, 7:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 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

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
Maywood
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

From Elmwood Park
4 mi
00h 06m
To Teaneck
4 mi
00h 06m

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
95°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linden Avenue

    39 m · 8 sec · Linden Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Mola Boulevard

    1850 ft · 54 sec · Mola Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Market Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Market Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Essex Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Essex Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Maywood Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    943 ft · 16 sec · Forest Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Bergen Town Center Drive

    1032 ft · 24 sec · Bergen Town Center Drive

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    48 m · 4 sec

  10. 10

    Turn slight right onto Belle Avenue

    37 m · 6 sec · Belle Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Woods Road

    632 ft · 24 sec · Woods Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wyndham Road

    106 m · 14 sec · Wyndham Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Garrison Avenue

    590 ft · 20 sec · Garrison Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Sussex Road

    896 ft · 33 sec · Sussex Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Emerson Avenue

    115 m · 13 sec · Emerson Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Emerson Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
197.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Bergen Town Center Drive
2.63 mi · 33%
Market Street
1.95 mi · 24%
Maywood Avenue
1.69 mi · 21%
Essex Street
0.68 mi · 8%
Mola Boulevard
0.35 mi · 4%
Forest Avenue
0.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Bergen Town Center Drive

Merge slight left

2.41 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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
5.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maywood
00h 06m from Elmwood Park
Leave By
8:02 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 Teaneck.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Maywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from Elmwood Park and 4 miles from Teaneck.

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

The direct path is about 5.3 miles (8.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 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 Teaneck.

Stop Ideas Near Maywood

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 Maywood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.9 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 13.4 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 13.2 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 13.4 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 Maywood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

14 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
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Pennsylvania Station

18 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 Teaneck. Straight-line distance: 5.37 mi (8.64 km).

Elmwood Park

#1 Elmwood Park

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

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

#2 Teaneck

Township in New Jersey

Population40,446
Coordinates40.8976000, -74.0159700
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Start: Elmwood Park (-74.11848, 40.90399)
End: Teaneck (-74.01597, 40.8976)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.08 L · about $1.18
Round trip
$2.37
0.58 gal · 2.16 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.18 $2.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.33 $2.67
Premium $4.95 $1.44 $2.87
Diesel $5.98 $1.73 $3.47

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 Teaneck. The current time is 07:43:19.

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.