How far is Blairstown, NJ from Essex Fells, NJ?

The driving distance from Blairstown, NJ to Essex Fells, NJ is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
46.47 mi
00h 59m
Flight
36.95 mi
59.47 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.95 mi
Kilometers
59.47 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.47 mi
Kilometers
74.78 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Essex Fells
Mon, Jul 13, 1:24 PM EDT
Return by in Blairstown
Mon, Jul 13, 2:24 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Blairstown
2026-07-13T12:25
Arrive Essex Fells
Mon, Jul 13, 1:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Blairstown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Arlington
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Blairstown
23.2 mi
00h 29m
To Essex Fells
23.2 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
86°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jul 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Blairstown and Essex Fells.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Blairstown and Essex Fells.

  1. 1

    Start on Carhart Street

    119 m · 25 sec · Carhart Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left

    1990 ft · 47 sec

  3. 3

    Continue on Hope Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hope Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Hope - Blairstorm Road

    2237 ft · 42 sec · Hope - Blairstorm Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hope - Blairstown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Hope - Blairstown Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Netcong

    1553 ft · 38 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    33.7 mi · 39 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 280 East: The Oranges, Newark

    1.1 km · 50 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Essex Freeway

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Essex Freeway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 527 North: The Caldwells

    1238 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    1.5 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    722 ft · 16 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Roseland Avenue

    1334 ft · 26 sec · Roseland Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Fells Road

    1220 ft · 34 sec · Fells Road

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Beechtree Lane

    1246 ft · 55 sec · Beechtree Lane

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Beechtree Lane

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Blairstown and Essex Fells.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
33.7 mi · 73%
Essex Freeway
4.3 mi · 9%
Hope Road
3.51 mi · 8%
Hope - Blairstown Road
1.08 mi · 2%
I 280 East
0.71 mi · 2%
Hope - Blairstorm Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

33.7 mi · 00h 39m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
37 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Arlington
00h 29m from Blairstown
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Blairstown 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 Blairstown to Essex Fells?

The road trip is about 46.5 miles (74.8 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Mount Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.2 miles from Blairstown and 23.2 miles from Essex Fells.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.70 one way or $13.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Blairstown and Sunny near Essex Fells.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Arlington

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Arlington, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Arlington.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

45 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

47 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

50 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Blairstown and Essex Fells. Straight-line distance: 36.95 mi (59.47 km).

Blairstown

#1 Blairstown

Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population5,701
Coordinates40.9828800, -74.9604500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Essex Fells

#2 Essex Fells

Borough in Essex County, New Jersey

Population2,071
Coordinates40.8245400, -74.2845900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Blairstown (-74.96045, 40.98288)
End: Essex Fells (-74.28459, 40.82454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 75 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.64 gal
6.21 L · about $6.70
Round trip
$13.40
3.28 gal · 12.42 L
Estimated CO2
14.6 kg one way
Round trip: 29.1 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.70 $13.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.54 $15.08
Premium $4.95 $8.12 $16.25
Diesel $5.98 $9.81 $19.61

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Jul 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Blairstown and Essex Fells. The current time is 12:25:27.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.