How far is Hackensack, NJ from Closter, NJ?
The driving distance from Hackensack, NJ to Closter, NJ is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hackensack and Closter.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hackensack and Closter.
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Start on the route
13 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto State Street
1718 ft · 52 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Passaic Street
144 m · 15 sec · Passaic Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
562 ft · 13 sec · Union Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Anderson Street
791 ft · 25 sec · Anderson Street
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Turn left onto River Street
1473 ft · 28 sec · River Street
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Continue on Hackensack Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hackensack Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
2669 ft · 45 sec · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Roemer Avenue
1830 ft · 33 sec · Roemer Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · South Washington Avenue
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Continue on Schraalenburgh Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Schraalenburgh Road
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Turn right onto Old Hook Road
904 ft · 15 sec · Old Hook Road
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Continue on High Street
1.4 km · 1 min · High Street
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Turn left onto Durie Avenue
549 ft · 28 sec · Durie Avenue
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Turn left onto Closter Dock Road
20 m · 3 sec · Closter Dock Road
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
12 m · 2 sec · Railroad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Railroad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hackensack and Closter.
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.
South Washington Avenue
Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
2.98 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Hackensack and Chance Rain Showers near Closter.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hackensack to Closter?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Bergenfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.9 miles from Hackensack and 4.9 miles from Closter.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.4 miles (11.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Hackensack and Chance Rain Showers near Closter.
Stop Ideas Near Bergenfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bergenfield.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hackensack and Closter. Straight-line distance: 7.39 mi (11.89 km).
#1 Hackensack
The county seat of Bergen County, New Jersey.
| Population | 43,981 |
| Coordinates | 40.8859300, -74.0434700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Closter
Borough of Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,446 |
| Coordinates | 40.9731500, -73.9615300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Closter (-73.96153, 40.97315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.73 | $3.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.09 | $4.19 |
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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