How far is Chatham, NJ from Pequannock, NJ?

The driving distance from Chatham, NJ to Pequannock, NJ is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
25.09 mi
00h 29m
Flight
15.27 mi
24.57 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.27 mi
Kilometers
24.57 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
25.09 mi
Kilometers
40.38 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pequannock
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Return by in Chatham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Chatham
2026-04-23T01:23
Arrive Pequannock
Thu, Apr 23, 1:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Chatham
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
West Caldwell
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Chatham
9.3 mi
00h 14m
To Pequannock
15.8 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Chatham and Pequannock.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Chatham and Pequannock.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    150 m · 22 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto North Passaic Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Passaic Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Passaic Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Columbia Turnpike

    2153 ft · 45 sec · Columbia Turnpike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Eisenhower Parkway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    1278 ft · 29 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Passaic Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Two Bridges Road

    1 km · 1 min · Two Bridges Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Two Bridges Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Two Bridges Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Pine Brook Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Pine Brook Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Chapel Hill Road

    2631 ft · 57 sec · Chapel Hill Road

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street

    131 m · 12 sec · East Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Comly Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Comly Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Comly Road

    558 ft · 15 sec · Comly Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Ryerson Road

    1614 ft · 32 sec · Ryerson Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Lincoln Park Road

    619 ft · 11 sec · Lincoln Park Road

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Boulevard

    1.1 km · 1 min · Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Jacksonville Road

    38 m · 2 sec · Jacksonville Road

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jacksonville Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Chatham and Pequannock.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
19 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
75.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Passaic Avenue
6.45 mi · 26%
Eisenhower Parkway
3.73 mi · 15%
North Passaic Avenue
2.21 mi · 9%
Two Bridges Road
1.79 mi · 7%
Comly Road
1.07 mi · 4%
Pine Brook Road
0.92 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Passaic Avenue

Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

5.78 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
15.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Caldwell
00h 14m from Chatham
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Chatham and Mostly Sunny near Pequannock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Chatham to Pequannock?

The road trip is about 25.1 miles (40.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

West Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Chatham and 15.8 miles from Pequannock.

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

The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Chatham and Mostly Sunny near Pequannock.

Stop Ideas Near West Caldwell

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around West Caldwell, 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 West Caldwell.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

30 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Chatham and Pequannock. Straight-line distance: 15.27 mi (24.57 km).

Chatham

#1 Chatham

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population8,601
Coordinates40.7409300, -74.3837600
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Pequannock

#2 Pequannock

Township of New Jersey

Population14,884
Coordinates40.9523200, -74.2987600
Altitude58
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-74.383758, 40.74095)
End: Jacksonville Road (-74.29876, 40.95231)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.35 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.7 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Chatham and Pequannock. The current time is 01:23:49.

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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.