How far is Hillsdale, NJ from Paramus, NJ?
The driving distance from Hillsdale, NJ to Paramus, NJ is about 7.2 miles (11.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.4 miles (7.1 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 Paramus.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsdale and Paramus.
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Start on Hillsdale Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Hillsdale Avenue
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Turn left onto Pascack Road
2311 ft · 1 min · Pascack Road
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto Van Emburgh Avenue
1.4 mi · 3 min · Van Emburgh Avenue
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Turn straight onto Linwood Avenue East
71 m · 8 sec · Linwood Avenue East
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 17 South, GSP South: U Turn
763 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit straight toward River Edge, Glen Rock
68 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right
64 m · 6 sec
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Turn slight right onto West Midland Avenue
2059 ft · 1 min · West Midland Avenue
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Turn left onto Country Club Road
1767 ft · 1 min · Country Club Road
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Continue on Country Club Road
1122 ft · 50 sec · Country Club Road
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Continue on Country Club Road
51 m · 13 sec · Country Club Road
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Turn right
39 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
59 m · 17 sec
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Turn left
1279 ft · 2 min
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hillsdale and Paramus.
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 17 South
Merge slight left
2.12 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 Paramus.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hillsdale to Paramus?
The road trip is about 7.2 miles (11.6 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?
Ho-Ho-Kus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.6 miles from Hillsdale and 3.6 miles from Paramus.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.4 miles (7.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 $1.12 one way or $2.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillsdale and Sunny near Paramus.
Stop Ideas Near Ho-Ho-Kus
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 Ho-Ho-Kus.
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsdale and Paramus. Straight-line distance: 4.41 mi (7.09 km).
#1 Hillsdale
City in Michigan
| Population | 10,253 |
| Coordinates | 41.0026000, -74.0404200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paramus
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 26,063 |
| Coordinates | 40.9445400, -74.0754200 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Paramus (-74.07542, 40.94454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
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 | $1.12 | $2.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.27 | $2.54 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.35 | $2.69 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
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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