How far is Hackensack, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?
The driving distance from Hackensack, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 02m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
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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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hackensack and Elizabeth.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hackensack and Elizabeth.
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Start on the route
13 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
1539 ft · 48 sec · State Street
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Turn left onto Atlantic Street
1196 ft · 36 sec · Atlantic Street
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Turn right onto River Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · River Street
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Continue on Bergen Turnpike
1390 ft · 27 sec · Bergen Turnpike
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Turn left onto Winant Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Winant Avenue
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: NJ Turnpike, Teaneck Road
93 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South: NJ Turnpike, South Only
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
3186 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight left
2790 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.2 mi · 10 min · New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport, Holland Tunnel
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 78 West, US 1, US 9: Newark Airport
1329 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
115 m · 5 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway Tolls
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
2169 ft · 27 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight left toward US 1-9 South: Newark, Economy Parking, North Area
753 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 South, NJ 21, US 22: Newark
2591 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Executive Drive
140 m · 11 sec · Executive Drive
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Merge slight left
2990 ft · 50 sec
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Continue straight
3.1 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto East Jersey Street
1164 ft · 36 sec · East Jersey Street
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Turn right
11 m · 3 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 Hackensack and Elizabeth.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike Western Spur
7.18 mi · 00h 10m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Hackensack and Sunny near Elizabeth.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hackensack to Elizabeth?
The road trip is about 21.8 miles (35.1 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?
North Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from Hackensack and 11.2 miles from Elizabeth.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.2 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hackensack and Sunny near Elizabeth.
Stop Ideas Near North Arlington
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 North Arlington.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hackensack and Elizabeth. Straight-line distance: 17.65 mi (28.41 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 Elizabeth
The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey.
| Population | 128,382 |
| Coordinates | 40.6639900, -74.2107000 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: (-74.210651, 40.663974)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
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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