Where is Hackensack, New Jersey, USA?

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Where is Hackensack Located? - Hackensack is a city located in the Bergen County of New Jersey, United States. Hackensack lies between 39.0228485 Degrees North latitudes and 94.7151865 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Hackensack, New Jersey

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Where is Hackensack?: The Google Map showing the location of Hackensack in the U.S. state of New Jersey.

Where is Hackensack Located?

Hackensack is a city located in the Bergen County of New Jersey, United States. Hackensack lies between 39.0228485 Degrees North latitudes and 94.7151865 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Hackensack city is 46030 people and the city has a total area of 4.19 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Hackensack, New Jersey Quick Facts

PropertyInformation
CityHackensack
CountyBergen County
StateNew Jersey
State CapitalTrenton
US RegionNortheastern United States
Latitude40.8859°N
Longitude74.0435°W
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Land Area4.18 sq mi
Water Area0.15 sq mi
Total Area4.33 sq mi
Population (latest Census year)46,030 (Census 2020)
Population DensityApproximately 11,010 per sq mi
ZIP Codes07601
Area Code201, 551
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUS Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code34-28680
Congressional DistrictNew Jersey's 5th Congressional District

Nearby Cities to Hackensack, New Jersey

  • Teaneck, New Jersey — 2 mi North
  • Bogota, New Jersey — 2 mi South
  • Rochelle Park, New Jersey — 2 mi West
  • Maywood, New Jersey — 2 mi Northwest
  • Lodi, New Jersey — 3 mi Southwest
  • Englewood, New Jersey — 5 mi East
  • Paramus, New Jersey — 5 mi North
  • Fort Lee, New Jersey — 7 mi East
  • Paterson, New Jersey — 10 mi West
  • New York City, New York — 13 mi Southeast

Driving Distances from Hackensack, New Jersey

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
ParamusNew Jersey510 minutes
EnglewoodNew Jersey512 minutes
Fort LeeNew Jersey715 minutes
PatersonNew Jersey1020 minutes
NewarkNew Jersey1730 minutes
Jersey CityNew Jersey1830 minutes
New York CityNew York1330 minutes
ElizabethNew Jersey2435 minutes
MorristownNew Jersey2840 minutes
White PlainsNew York2840 minutes

Transportation and Connectivity in Hackensack, New Jersey

TransportationDetails
Airport NameTeterboro Airport; Newark Liberty International Airport
IATA CodeTEB (Teterboro), EWR (Newark Liberty International Airport)
PortPort Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal (regional)
Major HighwaysInterstate 80, New Jersey Route 4, New Jersey Route 17, US Highway 46 (nearby), County Route 503
Train/Amtrak ServiceNJ Transit Pascack Valley Line; nearest Amtrak service at New York Penn Station and Newark Penn Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceNJ Transit bus services and Bergen County public transportation
  • Interstate 80 provides direct east-west access between Hackensack, Paterson, the George Washington Bridge, and Pennsylvania.
  • New Jersey Route 4 connects Hackensack with Paramus, Fort Lee, and the George Washington Bridge.
  • New Jersey Route 17 is a major commercial corridor linking Bergen County communities from Mahwah to Rutherford.
  • US Highway 46, located just south of the city, provides regional access across northern New Jersey.
  • NJ Transit rail and bus services offer convenient commuter connections to New York City and surrounding Bergen County communities.

What are top Places to Visit in Hackensack, New Jersey

Landmark NameType
Bergen County CourthouseHistoric Landmark
The Shops at RiversideShopping Center
Borg's Woods Nature PreserveNature Preserve
Johnson Public LibraryHistoric Library
Hackensack Performing Arts CenterPerforming Arts Venue
New Jersey Naval MuseumMuseum
Overpeck County ParkCounty Park
Riverside Square MallShopping Center
Foschini ParkCommunity Park
First Dutch Reformed ChurchHistoric Church

Colleges and Universities in Hackensack, New Jersey

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan CampusPrivateUniversityBusiness and international education
Bergen Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer and workforce programs
Eastwick College – Hackensack CampusPrivateCommunity CollegeHealthcare and technical education
Felician UniversityPrivateUniversityLiberal arts and nursing programs
Hackensack Public School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPublic education serving Hackensack

Waterbodies in Hackensack, New Jersey

Hackensack River, Overpeck Creek, Overpeck Creek Lake, Berry's Creek, Saddle River, Passaic River, Teaneck Creek, New Jersey Meadowlands, Mill Creek, Overpeck Park Lagoon

Golf Courses in Hackensack, New Jersey

Orchard Hills Golf Course, Overpeck Golf Course, Soldier Hill Golf Course, Paramus Golf Course, Ridgewood Country Club, Edgewood Country Club, Hackensack Golf Club, White Beeches Golf & Country Club

Hackensack, New Jersey — Key Historical Facts

  • Hackensack was first settled by Dutch colonists during the seventeenth century and became one of the earliest permanent communities in northeastern New Jersey.
  • The city served as an important location during the American Revolutionary War, with several military movements taking place in the surrounding area.
  • Hackensack became the county seat of Bergen County in 1710 and has remained the administrative and judicial center of the county ever since.
  • During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, the arrival of railroads and expanding industries transformed Hackensack into a major commercial and residential center in northern New Jersey.
  • Today, Hackensack is recognized for its healthcare institutions, government offices, diverse population, historic downtown, and its role as one of Bergen County's leading business and cultural centers.

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