How far is Hackensack, NJ from Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Hackensack, NJ to Newark, NJ is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hackensack and Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hackensack and Newark.
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Start on the route
13 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto State Street
1539 ft · 44 sec · State Street
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Turn right onto Atlantic Street
2098 ft · 1 min · Atlantic Street
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Turn left onto 1st Street
1141 ft · 31 sec · 1st Street
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Continue on Polifly Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Polifly Road
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Continue on Terrace Avenue
1037 ft · 22 sec · Terrace Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
856 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left
4.3 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3 West: Newark
1298 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 58 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark
2212 ft · 54 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South
590 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 South: Newark
1313 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto Clay Street
636 ft · 20 sec · Clay Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
790 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street
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Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn left onto Market Street
1224 ft · 39 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hackensack and Newark.
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.
NJ 21 South
Merge slight left
5.92 mi · 00h 07m
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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hackensack to Newark?
The road trip is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Hackensack and 8.8 miles from Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Hackensack and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hackensack and Newark. Straight-line distance: 12.38 mi (19.92 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 Newark
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
| Population | 282,520 |
| Coordinates | 40.7356600, -74.1723700 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Market Street (-74.17237, 40.73566)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.67 | $5.33 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.87 | $5.75 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
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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