How far is New Hyde Park, NY from Essex Fells, NJ?
The driving distance from New Hyde Park, NY to Essex Fells, NJ is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 05m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 05m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between New Hyde Park and Essex Fells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Hyde Park and Essex Fells.
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Start on Lowell Avenue
34 m · 13 sec · Lowell Avenue
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Turn left onto Lakeville Road
1191 ft · 29 sec · Lakeville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jericho Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Jericho Turnpike
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Continue on Jamaica Avenue
1.3 km · 1 min · Jamaica Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Braddock Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Braddock Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Hillside Avenue
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Turn right onto Clearview Expressway
5 mi · 5 min · Clearview Expressway
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Continue on Throgs Neck Bridge
2 mi · 3 min · Throgs Neck Bridge
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Continue on Throgs Neck Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Throgs Neck Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Cross Bronx Expressway
6.6 mi · 9 min · Cross Bronx Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on Trans-Manhattan Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · Trans-Manhattan Expressway
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Continue on George Washington Bridge (upper level)
3167 ft · 60 sec · George Washington Bridge (upper level)
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Continue straight
2659 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left
3214 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left
559 ft · 9 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1270 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Hackensack
1884 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
12.6 mi · 15 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Union Boulevard, Little Falls
1707 ft · 42 sec
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Turn straight onto Union Boulevard
1.2 mi · 2 min · Union Boulevard
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
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Continue on Grandview Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Grandview Avenue
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Continue on Grandview Avenue
2865 ft · 57 sec · Grandview Avenue
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Keep slight left to continue on Grandview Avenue
89 m · 6 sec · Grandview Avenue
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Continue on Central Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Central Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bloomfield Avenue
2120 ft · 1 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn right onto Roseland Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Roseland Avenue
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Turn left onto Rensselaer Road
1382 ft · 1 min · Rensselaer Road
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Turn right onto Beechtree Lane
31 m · 5 sec · Beechtree Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beechtree Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between New Hyde Park and Essex Fells.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
12.6 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Mostly Cloudy leaving New Hyde Park and Sunny near Essex Fells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from New Hyde Park to Essex Fells?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 01h 05m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leonia is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from New Hyde Park and 22.4 miles from Essex Fells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.33 one way or $12.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around New Hyde Park and Sunny near Essex Fells.
Stop Ideas Near Leonia
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leonia.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between New Hyde Park and Essex Fells. Straight-line distance: 31.82 mi (51.21 km).
#1 New Hyde Park
Village in Nassau County, New York, United States
| Population | 9,744 |
| Coordinates | 40.7351000, -73.6879100 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Essex Fells
Borough in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,071 |
| Coordinates | 40.8245400, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex Fells (-74.28459, 40.82454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $4.01 | $6.33 | $12.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.48 | $7.08 | $14.16 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| Diesel | $4.69 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
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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