How far is Basking Ridge, NJ from Passaic, NJ?
The driving distance from Basking Ridge, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Basking Ridge and Passaic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Basking Ridge and Passaic.
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Start on the route
80 m · 21 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Brownlee Place
51 m · 9 sec · Brownlee Place
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Turn right onto West Oak Street
71 m · 7 sec · West Oak Street
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Turn right onto South Finley Avenue
36 m · 5 sec · South Finley Avenue
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Continue on South Finley Avenue
49 m · 11 sec · South Finley Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Oak Street
76 m · 11 sec · East Oak Street
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Turn left onto North Maple Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Maple Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North
1678 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City
860 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: New York City
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 East
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 East
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Paterson, New York City
897 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
7.3 mi · 8 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
2413 ft · 59 sec
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Merge slight right
2.1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
122 m · 14 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Paulison Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue
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Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Basking Ridge and Passaic.
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.
I 287 North
Merge slight left
11.6 mi · 00h 15m
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.
Rain leaving Basking Ridge and Rain near Passaic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Basking Ridge to Passaic?
The road trip is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Basking Ridge and 15.9 miles from Passaic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.59 one way or $9.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Basking Ridge and Rain near Passaic.
Stop Ideas Near Parsippany
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 Parsippany.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Basking Ridge and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 24.35 mi (39.19 km).
#1 Basking Ridge
Basking Ridge is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7062100, -74.5493200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Passaic
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
| Population | 69,340 |
| Coordinates | 40.8567700, -74.1284800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.10 | $4.59 | $9.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $5.29 | $10.58 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $5.64 | $11.29 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $7.09 | $14.19 |
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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