How far is Essex Fells, NJ from Caldwell, NJ?
The driving distance from Essex Fells, NJ to Caldwell, NJ is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 07m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Fells and Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Fells and Caldwell.
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Start on Beechtree Lane
31 m · 11 sec · Beechtree Lane
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Turn left onto Rensselaer Road
1382 ft · 1 min · Rensselaer Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Roseland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roseland Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Westville Avenue
551 ft · 17 sec · Westville Avenue
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Turn right
104 m · 27 sec
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Turn right
52 m · 12 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 Essex Fells and Caldwell.
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.
Roseland Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Roseland Avenue
1.06 mi · 00h 02m
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 then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Essex Fells and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Caldwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Fells to Caldwell?
The road trip is about 1.6 miles (2.5 km) and usually takes 00h 03m 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?
Roseland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.7 miles from Essex Fells and 0.7 miles from Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.1 miles (1.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.5 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 8:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.25 one way or $0.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Essex Fells and Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Caldwell.
Stop Ideas Near Roseland
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City Hall Personnel Office
Market St at City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Roseland.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Fells and Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 1.14 mi (1.83 km).
#1 Essex Fells
Borough in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,071 |
| Coordinates | 40.8245400, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Caldwell
Town in Essex County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 7,943 |
| Coordinates | 40.8398200, -74.2765400 |
| Altitude | 124 |
| Country | United States |
End: Caldwell (-74.27654, 40.83982)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 2 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.25 | $0.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.28 | $0.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.30 | $0.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.36 | $0.72 |
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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