How far is Essex Fells, NJ from Elmhurst, NY?
The driving distance from Essex Fells, NJ to Elmhurst, NY is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in New Jersey in eastern USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Fells and Elmhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Fells and Elmhurst.
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Start on Beechtree Lane
31 m · 5 sec · Beechtree Lane
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Turn right onto Rensselaer Road
1040 ft · 46 sec · Rensselaer Road
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Turn right onto Forest Way
721 ft · 41 sec · Forest Way
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Turn sharp left onto Fells Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Fells Road
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Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
74 m · 15 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Claremont Avenue
1798 ft · 1 min · Claremont Avenue
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Turn left onto Valley Road
1 mi · 2 min · Valley Road
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
929 ft · 37 sec · Watchung Avenue
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Continue on Watchung Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Watchung Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2415 ft · 43 sec · Broad Street
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Turn straight onto West Passaic Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Passaic Avenue
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Turn left onto Darling Avenue
125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
867 ft · 20 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Take the ramp right
661 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
7.8 mi · 9 min · State Route 3
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard
1343 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight right
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City
568 ft · 16 sec
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Continue on South Marginal Highway
645 ft · 11 sec · South Marginal Highway
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Turn right onto Boulevard East
2267 ft · 1 min · Boulevard East
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Take the ramp right toward Lincoln Tunnel, New York City
38 m · 15 sec
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Turn right onto Lincoln Tunnel access
934 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lincoln Tunnel
1.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Tunnel
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Keep slight right to continue on Dyer Avenue
81 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on 36th Street, Downtown, Madison Square Garden
102 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Dyer Avenue
107 m · 20 sec · Dyer Avenue
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Turn left onto West 36th Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · West 36th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward I 495: Queens-Midtown Tunnel
21 m · 2 sec
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Keep slight left
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 278: Staten Island, Bronx, LaGuardia Airport
3053 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 495 Alternate: Maurice Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Maurice Avenue
892 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Borden Avenue
87 m · 16 sec · Borden Avenue
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Turn left onto Maurice Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Maurice Avenue
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Continue on Maurice Avenue
68 m · 8 sec · Maurice Avenue
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Continue on 51st Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · 51st Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Queens Boulevard
1450 ft · 57 sec · Queens Boulevard
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
13 m · 2 sec · Grand Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grand Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Essex Fells and Elmhurst.
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.
State Route 3
Merge slight left onto State Route 3
7.76 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Essex Fells and Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elmhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Essex Fells to Elmhurst?
The road trip is about 27.2 miles (43.8 km) and usually takes 00h 54m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.6 miles from Essex Fells and 13.6 miles from Elmhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.92 one way or $7.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.5 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 Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Elmhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Secaucus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
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City Hall Personnel Office
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Secaucus.
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Fells and Elmhurst. Straight-line distance: 22.13 mi (35.61 km).
#1 Essex Fells
Borough in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,071 |
| Coordinates | 40.8245400, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elmhurst
Elmhurst is a place in New York, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7364900, -73.8779100 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elmhurst (-73.87791, 40.73649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 20m |
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 | $3.92 | $7.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.76 | $9.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.74 | $11.48 |
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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