How far is Hackensack, NJ from City of Garfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Hackensack, NJ to City of Garfield, NJ is about 5 miles (8.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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
5.05 mi
00h 11m
Flight
3.42 mi
5.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.42 mi
Kilometers
5.51 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.05 mi
Kilometers
8.12 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Garfield
Sat, Oct 31, 1:37 PM EDT
Return by in Hackensack
Sat, Oct 31, 1:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hackensack
2026-10-31T13:26
Arrive City of Garfield
Sat, Oct 31, 1:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hackensack
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
Lodi
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Hackensack
2.5 mi
00h 05m
To City of Garfield
2.5 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Oct 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hackensack and City of Garfield.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hackensack and City of Garfield.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    13 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto State Street

    1539 ft · 44 sec · State Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Atlantic Street

    2098 ft · 1 min · Atlantic Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto 1st Street

    1141 ft · 31 sec · 1st Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Polifly Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Polifly Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Terrace Avenue

    1353 ft · 35 sec · Terrace Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Charlton Avenue

    96 m · 16 sec · Charlton Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight left

    60 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    2809 ft · 49 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit right

    104 m · 17 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Outwater Lane

    1 mi · 3 min · Outwater Lane

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    86 m · 14 sec · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Dewey Street

    96 m · 19 sec · Dewey Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Cedar Street

    929 ft · 41 sec · Cedar Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hackensack and City of Garfield.

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
0 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
320 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Outwater Lane
1 mi · 20%
Polifly Road
0.7 mi · 14%
Charlton Avenue
0.69 mi · 14%
Atlantic Street
0.4 mi · 8%
State Street
0.29 mi · 6%
Terrace Avenue
0.26 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

1.19 mi · 00h 02m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.6 mi
3.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lodi
00h 05m from Hackensack
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hackensack and Sunny near City of Garfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hackensack to City of Garfield?

The road trip is about 5 miles (8.1 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Lodi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.5 miles from Hackensack and 2.5 miles from City of Garfield.

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

The direct path is about 3.4 miles (5.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.74 one way or $1.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hackensack and Sunny near City of Garfield.

Stop Ideas Near Lodi

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 Lodi 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
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11.7 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 11.3 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 11.7 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 Lodi.

RAIL

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
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Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hackensack and City of Garfield. Straight-line distance: 3.42 mi (5.51 km).

Hackensack

#1 Hackensack

The county seat of Bergen County, New Jersey.

Population43,981
Coordinates40.8859300, -74.0434700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
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#2 City of Garfield

City in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population30,487
Coordinates40.8791100, -74.1083300
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Hackensack (-74.04347, 40.88593)
End: City of Garfield (-74.10833, 40.87911)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 8 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.18 gal
0.67 L · about $0.74
Round trip
$1.49
0.36 gal · 1.34 L
Estimated CO2
1.6 kg one way
Round trip: 3.2 kg / 7 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.14 $0.74 $1.49
Mid-grade $4.76 $0.86 $1.71
Premium $5.06 $0.91 $1.82
Diesel $6.37 $1.15 $2.29

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 · Oct 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Hackensack and City of Garfield. The current time is 13:26:41.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.