How far is Hillsdale, NJ from Fair Lawn, NJ?

The driving distance from Hillsdale, NJ to Fair Lawn, NJ is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 34m 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
11.53 mi
00h 17m
Flight
6.42 mi
10.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.42 mi
Kilometers
10.33 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.53 mi
Kilometers
18.56 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Fair Lawn
Thu, Oct 15, 2:07 PM EDT
Return by in Hillsdale
Thu, Oct 15, 2:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hillsdale
2026-10-15T13:50
Arrive Fair Lawn
Thu, Oct 15, 2:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:17 AM to 7:17 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hillsdale
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
River Edge
NJ

Town/borough in New Jersey, USA

From Hillsdale
5.5 mi
00h 08m
To Fair Lawn
6 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NE
Destination
67°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsdale and Fair Lawn.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hillsdale and Fair Lawn.

  1. 1

    Start on Hillsdale Avenue

    12 m · 10 sec · Hillsdale Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broadway

  3. 3

    Turn slight right

    43 m · 5 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    42 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    3008 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    904 ft · 19 sec · 4th Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Forest Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    758 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    2 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Fair Lawn Avenue West

    988 ft · 27 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Fair Lawn Avenue

    1481 ft · 32 sec · Fair Lawn Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto 11th Street

    1466 ft · 1 min · 11th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 11th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsdale and Fair Lawn.

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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
130.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Forest Avenue
7.99 mi · 69%
Broadway
0.85 mi · 7%
4th Avenue
0.74 mi · 6%
3rd Avenue
0.7 mi · 6%
Fair Lawn Avenue
0.28 mi · 2%
11th Street
0.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Forest Avenue

Continue on Forest Avenue

3.92 mi · 00h 06m

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 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
6.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Edge
00h 08m from Hillsdale
Leave By
7:56 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hillsdale and Sunny near Fair Lawn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hillsdale to Fair Lawn?

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

River Edge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.5 miles from Hillsdale and 6 miles from Fair Lawn.

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

The direct path is about 6.4 miles (10.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 7:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillsdale and Sunny near Fair Lawn.

Stop Ideas Near River Edge

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 River Edge and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.9 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 LOBBY
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 7.1 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Edge.

RAIL

Yonkers station

12 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hillsdale and Fair Lawn. Straight-line distance: 6.42 mi (10.33 km).

Hillsdale

#1 Hillsdale

City in Michigan

Population10,253
Coordinates41.0026000, -74.0404200
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Fair Lawn

#2 Fair Lawn

Borough in New Jersey

Population32,877
Coordinates40.9403800, -74.1318100
Altitude30
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillsdale Avenue (-74.040424, 41.002664)
End: 11th Street (-74.132118, 40.940304)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.54 L · about $1.76
Round trip
$3.52
0.82 gal · 3.08 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $1.76 $3.52
Mid-grade $4.88 $2.00 $4.00
Premium $5.18 $2.12 $4.24
Diesel $6.32 $2.59 $5.18

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hillsdale and Fair Lawn. The current time is 13:50:05.

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.