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

The driving distance from Essex Fells, NJ to Hicksville, NY is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.71 mi
01h 16m
Flight
39.91 mi
64.23 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.91 mi
Kilometers
64.23 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.71 mi
Kilometers
86.44 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hicksville
Tue, Jul 21, 1:55 PM EDT
Return by in Essex Fells
Tue, Jul 21, 3:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Essex Fells
2026-07-21T12:38
Arrive Hicksville
Tue, Jul 21, 1:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Essex Fells
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Inwood
NY

City in New York County, New York, United States

From Essex Fells
26.8 mi
00h 38m
To Hicksville
26.9 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jul 21 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S
Destination
70°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, Jul 21 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beechtree Lane

    31 m · 11 sec · Beechtree Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Rensselaer Road

    1382 ft · 1 min · Rensselaer Road

  3. 3

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

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Roseland Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2109 ft · 1 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Central Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Grandview Avenue

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Grandview Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2700 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Newark - Pompton Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Newark - Pompton Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: New York

    1712 ft · 42 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    8.5 mi · 9 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Main Street

    143 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Take the ramp left toward George Washington Bridge

    144 m · 13 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Bergen Boulevard

    1552 ft · 29 sec · Bergen Boulevard

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward George Washington Bridge Upper Level

    95 m · 5 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1649 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.3 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)

    3174 ft · 1 min · George Washington Bridge (upper level)

  24. 24

    Continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway

    1.2 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway

    2 mi · 3 min · Cross Bronx Expressway

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Throgs Neck Expressway

    3271 ft · 58 sec · Throgs Neck Expressway

  28. 28

    Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge

    2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge

  29. 29

    Continue on Clearview Expressway

    3.2 mi · 3 min · Clearview Expressway

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 495: Manhattan, Eastern Long Island

    810 ft · 28 sec

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 495 East: Long Island Expressway, Eastern Long Island

    1448 ft · 39 sec

  32. 32

    Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

    13.4 mi · 19 min · Long Island Expressway

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 106 South, NY 107 South: Hicksville

    1001 ft · 24 sec

  34. 34

    Turn straight onto South Marginal Road

    160 m · 18 sec · South Marginal Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto North Broadway

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Broadway

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on North Broadway

    1357 ft · 27 sec · North Broadway

  37. 37

    Continue on South Broadway

    156 m · 13 sec · South Broadway

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Broadway

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
38 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
70.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
14 mi · 26%
Long Island Expressway
13.4 mi · 25%
Cross Bronx Expressway
6.64 mi · 12%
Clearview Expressway
3.19 mi · 6%
Central Avenue
2.16 mi · 4%
Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Long Island Expressway

Merge slight left onto Long Island Expressway

13.4 mi · 00h 19m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Inwood
00h 38m from Essex Fells
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Essex Fells and Mostly Cloudy near Hicksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 53.7 miles (86.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Inwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Essex Fells and 26.9 miles from Hicksville.

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

The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.72 one way or $15.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Essex Fells and Mostly Cloudy near Hicksville.

Stop Ideas Near Inwood

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 Inwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
The Yard: City Hall Park NYC
Practical stop 10.5 mi away

The Yard: City Hall Park NYC

New York , NY
116 Nassau St, New York, NY 10038
Rating 4.8/5 45 reviews Office space rental agency,Business to business service,Conference center,Coworking space,Event venue,Executive suite rental agency,Virtual office rental
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 9.7 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10.1 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 Inwood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

8 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

New Rochelle station

13 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Essex Fells and Hicksville. Straight-line distance: 39.91 mi (64.23 km).

Essex Fells

#1 Essex Fells

Borough in Essex County, New Jersey

Population2,071
Coordinates40.8245400, -74.2845900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Hicksville

#2 Hicksville

Census-designated place in Nassau County, New York

Population41,547
Coordinates40.7684300, -73.5251300
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Essex Fells (-74.28459, 40.82454)
End: Hicksville (-73.52513, 40.76843)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.89 gal
7.17 L · about $7.72
Round trip
$15.45
3.78 gal · 14.34 L
Estimated CO2
16.8 kg one way
Round trip: 33.6 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.72 $15.45
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.69 $17.38
Premium $4.95 $9.36 $18.73
Diesel $5.98 $11.30 $22.60

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 · Jul 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Essex Fells and Hicksville. The current time is 12:38:25.

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.