How far is Mahwah, NJ from Hillsdale, NJ?
The driving distance from Mahwah, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8 miles (12.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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 18m.
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
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mahwah and Hillsdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahwah and Hillsdale.
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Start on West Airmount Road
51 m · 10 sec · West Airmount Road
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Turn right onto Franklin Turnpike
1.4 mi · 2 min · Franklin Turnpike
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Take the ramp slight right
796 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Saddle River, Woodcliff Lake, U-Turn
57 m · 11 sec
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Continue on Saddle River, Woodcliff Lake, U-Turn
615 ft · 36 sec
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Turn straight onto East Allendale Road
64 m · 5 sec · East Allendale Road
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Continue on East Allendale Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · East Allendale Road
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Turn right onto Woodcliff Lake Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Woodcliff Lake Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Saddle River Road
2281 ft · 47 sec · Saddle River Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Werimus Road
793 ft · 17 sec · Werimus Road
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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 Broadway
1.3 mi · 3 min · Broadway
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Turn left onto Hillsdale Avenue
12 m · 1 sec · Hillsdale Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillsdale Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mahwah and Hillsdale.
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.
Franklin Turnpike
Merge slight left
3.02 mi · 00h 04m
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 Mahwah and Sunny near Hillsdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mahwah to Hillsdale?
The road trip is about 10.2 miles (16.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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 5.1 miles from Mahwah and 5.1 miles from Hillsdale.
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 2.2 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.55 one way or $3.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mahwah and Sunny near Hillsdale.
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 Mahwah and Hillsdale. Straight-line distance: 8.02 mi (12.91 km).
#1 Mahwah
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 26,078 |
| Coordinates | 41.0887100, -74.1437600 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hillsdale
City in Michigan
| Population | 10,253 |
| Coordinates | 41.0026000, -74.0404200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hillsdale (-74.04042, 41.0026)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 16 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 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 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 | $1.55 | $3.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $1.86 | $3.73 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $2.27 | $4.55 |
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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