How far is Lodi, NJ from Hillsdale, NJ?

The driving distance from Lodi, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 38m 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
10.54 mi
00h 19m
Flight
8.61 mi
13.85 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.61 mi
Kilometers
13.85 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
10.54 mi
Kilometers
16.97 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hillsdale
Thu, Oct 15, 5:04 PM EDT
Return by in Lodi
Thu, Oct 15, 5:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lodi
2026-10-15T16:45
Arrive Hillsdale
Thu, Oct 15, 5:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Lodi
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 Lodi
5.3 mi
00h 09m
To Hillsdale
5.3 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph E
Destination
64°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lodi and Hillsdale.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    115 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left

    2043 ft · 36 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Westminster Place

    753 ft · 21 sec · Westminster Place

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Outwater Lane

    2390 ft · 1 min · Outwater Lane

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2359 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Essex Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · Essex Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Maywood Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Maywood Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Forest Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    3227 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Avenue

    94 m · 15 sec · Washington Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn sharp left onto Broadway

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broadway

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Hillsdale Avenue

    12 m · 1 sec · Hillsdale Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hillsdale Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
133.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Forest Avenue
4.43 mi · 42%
Maywood Avenue
1.69 mi · 16%
Broadway
0.88 mi · 8%
3rd Avenue
0.7 mi · 7%
Essex Street
0.66 mi · 6%
4th Avenue
0.61 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Forest Avenue

Continue on Forest Avenue

4.43 mi · 00h 07m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2 mi
8.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Edge
00h 09m from Lodi
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Lodi and Sunny near Hillsdale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lodi to Hillsdale?

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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 5.3 miles from Lodi and 5.3 miles from Hillsdale.

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

The direct path is about 8.6 miles (13.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.59 one way or $3.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Lodi and Sunny near Hillsdale.

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 12.5 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
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.5 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 12.6 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

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 Lodi and Hillsdale. Straight-line distance: 8.61 mi (13.85 km).

Lodi

#1 Lodi

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population24,206
Coordinates40.8823200, -74.0832000
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Hillsdale

#2 Hillsdale

City in Michigan

Population10,253
Coordinates41.0026000, -74.0404200
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Lodi (-74.0832, 40.88232)
End: Hillsdale (-74.04042, 41.0026)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.41 L · about $1.59
Round trip
$3.18
0.74 gal · 2.82 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $1.59 $3.18
Mid-grade $4.88 $1.81 $3.61
Premium $5.18 $1.91 $3.83
Diesel $6.32 $2.34 $4.67

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 Lodi and Hillsdale. The current time is 16:45:36.

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.