Origin
Englewood, NJ
Morning in Englewood on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Englewood, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
18m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Englewood, NJ
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Hillsdale, NJ
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Trip Overview
Englewood, NJ to Hillsdale, NJ is 10.7 miles and takes about 18 minutes via South Washington Avenue, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a local drive with frequent turns, making it more about navigating surface streets than covering long distances. It's a quick hop perfect for a day trip or as part of a larger itinerary, offering a straightforward way to get from point A to point B without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Washington Avenue | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Old Hook Road | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| Schraalenburgh Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Kinderkamack Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Liberty Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| East Palisade Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Hillsdale Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| West Palisade Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Washington Avenue
— 3.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Englewood, NJ and Hillsdale, NJ.
1
Start on CR 505
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
East Palisade Avenue
Use the straight lane.
2
Enter roundabout onto CR 505
138 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Palisade Avenue
3
Continue on CR 505
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
West Palisade Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 505
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Knickerbocker Road
5
Turn left onto CR 49
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Liberty Road
6
Turn right onto CR 49; CR 39
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
South Washington Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CR 39
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Schraalenburgh Road
8
Turn left onto CR 502
2.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Old Hook Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Turn right onto CR 503
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kinderkamack Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto CR 112
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hillsdale Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
CR 112
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 505 / West Palisade Avenue
Enter roundabout onto CR 505 / West Palisade Avenue
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 505 / Knickerbocker Road
Turn right onto CR 505 / Knickerbocker Road
Navigation decision point
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 49; CR 39 / South Washington Avenue
Turn right onto CR 49; CR 39 / South Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
6.7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 502 / Old Hook Road
Turn left onto CR 502 / Old Hook Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
CR 503 / Kinderkamack Road
Turn right onto CR 503 / Kinderkamack Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Hillsdale, NJ
Morning in Hillsdale on Sunday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
21 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
18m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than cruising on a highway. With 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets the entire time. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.1 miles along South Washington Avenue. You'll primarily navigate using South Washington Avenue, Old Hook Road, and Schraalenburgh Road, so be prepared for traffic signals and intersections.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.1 mi on South Washington Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near CR 505 / West Palisade Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 10.7 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 505 / West Palisade Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (CR 505 / Knickerbocker Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (CR 49; CR 39 / South Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Englewood, NJ
Full guide →Englewood is a city in Bergen County, New Jersey. It borders on Fort Lee and Englewood Cliffs to its east, Tenafly to its north, Teaneck to its west, and Leonia to its south. Some sections of the city are quite built-up with office buildings and businesses, but it is also home to the Flat Rock Brook nature preserve (pictured below).
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.1 miles on South Washington Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (CR 505 / West Palisade Avenue): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 0.7 miles (CR 505 / Knickerbocker Road): Navigation decision point; at 2.1 miles (CR 49; CR 39 / South Washington Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hillsdale, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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