How far is Hillsdale, NJ from Mahwah, NJ?
The driving distance from Hillsdale, NJ to Mahwah, NJ is about 9.8 miles (15.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
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
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsdale and Mahwah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsdale and Mahwah.
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Start on Hillsdale Avenue
12 m · 4 sec · Hillsdale Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Woodcliff Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Woodcliff Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Werimus Road
793 ft · 20 sec · Werimus Road
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Turn left onto Saddle River Road
2281 ft · 50 sec · Saddle River Road
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Turn left onto Woodcliff Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Woodcliff Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Allendale Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · East Allendale Road
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Turn slight right onto NJ 17 North: Suffern
61 m · 4 sec
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Continue on East Allendale Road
615 ft · 12 sec · East Allendale Road
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Take the ramp straight
153 m · 15 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
844 ft · 11 sec
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Take the exit straight toward Franklin Turnpike, Suffern
144 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Franklin Turnpike, Suffern
718 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Franklin Turnpike, Suffern
131 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Franklin Turnpike
1.3 mi · 2 min · Franklin Turnpike
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Turn left onto West Airmount Road
51 m · 7 sec · West Airmount Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Airmount Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsdale and Mahwah.
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.
East Allendale Road
Merge slight left
2.46 mi · 00h 03m
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 leaving Hillsdale and Sunny near Mahwah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsdale to Mahwah?
The road trip is about 9.8 miles (15.7 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?
Saddle River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.8 miles from Hillsdale and 4.8 miles from Mahwah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8 miles (12.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 $1.46 one way or $2.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillsdale and Sunny near Mahwah.
Stop Ideas Near Saddle River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Saddle River.
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsdale and Mahwah. Straight-line distance: 8.02 mi (12.91 km).
#1 Hillsdale
City in Michigan
| Population | 10,253 |
| Coordinates | 41.0026000, -74.0404200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mahwah
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 26,078 |
| Coordinates | 41.0887100, -74.1437600 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mahwah (-74.14376, 41.08871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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 | $4.30 | $1.46 | $2.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.66 | $3.32 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.76 | $3.52 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $2.15 | $4.30 |
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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