How far is Caldwell, ID from Mahwah, NJ?
The driving distance from Caldwell, ID to Mahwah, NJ is about 2495.6 miles (4016.3 km), with a travel time of about 43h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2154.9 miles (3468 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 87h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 43h 42m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
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.
City in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Caldwell and Mahwah.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caldwell and Mahwah.
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Start on the route
28 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Cleveland Boulevard
22 m · 4 sec · Cleveland Boulevard
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Turn right
43 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
46 m · 13 sec
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Turn right onto South 10th Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · South 10th Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
2822 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
20.9 mi · 24 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
172.3 mi · 2 hr 43 min · Vietnam Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
134.8 mi · 2 hr 8 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Cheyenne
39.1 mi · 41 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Cheyenne
2247 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
388.3 mi · 6 hr 21 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Continue on Purple Heart Trail
621 mi · 10 hr 36 min · Purple Heart Trail
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Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City
14.4 mi · 17 min
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Keep slight left
152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 15 min
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Keep slight left
2239 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min
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Keep slight left
23.6 mi · 32 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East
1438 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road
135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road
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Continue on Ohio Turnpike
141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike
67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue
1328 ft · 32 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left
367.7 mi · 6 hr 51 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
732 ft · 18 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 287 North: Mahwah
1726 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right
16.4 mi · 19 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202: Oakland
962 ft · 48 sec
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Turn left onto West Oakland Avenue
823 ft · 18 sec · West Oakland Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Ramapo Valley Road
7.5 mi · 11 min · Ramapo Valley Road
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Turn right onto Island Road
3186 ft · 1 min · Island Road
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Turn left onto East Ramapo Avenue
1955 ft · 55 sec · East Ramapo Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Franklin Turnpike
1950 ft · 39 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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Turn right onto West Airmount Road
51 m · 7 sec · West Airmount Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Airmount Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Caldwell and Mahwah.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Purple Heart Trail
Continue on Purple Heart Trail
621 mi · 10h 36m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Partly Sunny leaving Caldwell and Mostly Cloudy near Mahwah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Caldwell to Mahwah?
The road trip is about 2495.6 miles (4016.3 km) and usually takes 43h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Ralston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1245.4 miles from Caldwell and 1250.3 miles from Mahwah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2154.9 miles (3468 km), while the road route adds roughly 340.7 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $342.82 one way or $685.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 782.6 kg one way.
Do you cross a time zone on this route?
Yes. There is about a 2 hour time difference between Caldwell and Mahwah, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Caldwell and Mostly Cloudy near Mahwah.
Stop Ideas Near Ralston
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 Ralston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Caldwell and Mahwah. Straight-line distance: 2154.93 mi (3468.03 km).
#1 Caldwell
The most populous city in Canyon County, Idaho.
| Population | 58,481 |
| Coordinates | 43.6629400, -116.6873600 |
| Altitude | 724 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mahwah
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 26,078 |
| Coordinates | 41.0887100, -74.1437600 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mahwah (-74.14376, 41.08871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4016 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 83h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 62h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 49h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 41h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 35h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 31h 08m |
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 | $3.89 | $342.82 | $685.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $372.58 | $745.16 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $400.58 | $801.17 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $476.58 | $953.16 |
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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