Origin
Englewood, NJ
Afternoon in Englewood on Friday
Local time
2:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Englewood, NJ to Closter, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
6.5 mi
10 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
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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Closter, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Englewood, NJ to Closter, NJ covers 6.5 miles and takes about 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on County Road, Engle Street, Piermont Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.7 miles on County Road. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.08 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 6.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 13m drive with frequent turns across 6.5 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
County Road is the longest continuous segment at about 2.7 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
151 ft
35 ft
Total Climb
143 ft
Total Descent
156 ft
Highest Point
151 ft
~1.9 mi in
Elevation Range
116 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 501 / Engle Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 501 / Engle Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (CR 72 / East Clinton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (CR 501 / County Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 501 / Engle Street
Turn right onto CR 501 / Engle Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 72 / East Clinton Avenue
Turn left onto CR 72 / East Clinton Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
4
2.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 501 / County Road
Turn right onto CR 501 / County Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
3
5.8 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 502 / Closter Dock Road
Turn left onto CR 502 / Closter Dock Road
Navigation decision point
4
6.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Railroad Avenue
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| County Road | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Engle Street | 2 mi | 5m |
| Piermont Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Closter Dock Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| East Clinton Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Palisade Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Railroad Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
County Road
— 2.7 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Englewood, NJ and Closter, NJ.
1
Start on CR 505
73 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Palisade Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 501
2.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Engle Street
Use the right lane.
3
Turn left onto CR 72
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Clinton Avenue
Use the right lane.
4
Turn right onto CR 501
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
County Road
Use the right lane.
5
Continue on CR 501
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
County Road
6
Continue on CR 501
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Piermont Road
7
Turn left onto CR 502
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Closter Dock Road
8
Continue on CR 102
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Closter Dock Road
Use the left lane.
9
Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
39 ft
·
1 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
10
Arrive at destination
Railroad Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.08 one way
$2.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.18 | $2.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Closter, NJ
Afternoon in Closter on Friday
Local time
2:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
13m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Englewood, NJ to Closter, NJ covers 6.5 miles and takes about 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are County Road, Engle Street, Piermont Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.3 miles from Englewood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.08 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 501 / Engle Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles (CR 72 / East Clinton Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (CR 501 / County Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Englewood, NJ to Closter, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 35 ft to 151 ft elevation with about 143 ft of total climbing.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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