How far is Lake Mohawk, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Lake Mohawk, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
41.31 mi
00h 55m
Flight
29.91 mi
48.14 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.91 mi
Kilometers
48.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.31 mi
Kilometers
66.48 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Mohawk
Thu, Apr 23, 12:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Mohawk
2026-04-22T22:57
Arrive Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 11:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Mohawk
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
Denville
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

From Lake Mohawk
20.6 mi
00h 27m
To Passaic
20.7 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Mohawk and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Mohawk and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on West Shore Trail

    1.1 mi · 4 min · West Shore Trail

  2. 2

    Continue on West Shore Trail

    1889 ft · 1 min · West Shore Trail

  3. 3

    Continue on West Shore Trail

    130 m · 20 sec · West Shore Trail

  4. 4

    Continue on North Shore Trail

    1760 ft · 1 min · North Shore Trail

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Sparta Avenue

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Sparta Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right toward NJ 15 South

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    10 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    122 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Mohawk and Passaic.

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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
18.6 mi · 45%
NJ 15 South
10.2 mi · 25%
US 46 East
5.94 mi · 14%
Paulison Avenue
2.18 mi · 5%
Sparta Avenue
1.58 mi · 4%
West Shore Trail
1.52 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

18.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denville
00h 27m from Lake Mohawk
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Mohawk and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Mohawk to Passaic?

The road trip is about 41.3 miles (66.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?

Denville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Lake Mohawk and 20.7 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.97 one way or $11.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Mohawk and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Denville

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Denville and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 14.2 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Denville
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Denville.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

38 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

44 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Mohawk and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 29.91 mi (48.14 km).

Lake Mohawk

#1 Lake Mohawk

City in Byram Township, New Jersey, United States of America

Population9,916
Coordinates41.0184300, -74.6601600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: West Shore Trail (-74.659883, 41.018091)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.46 gal
5.52 L · about $5.97
Round trip
$11.93
2.92 gal · 11.04 L
Estimated CO2
13 kg one way
Round trip: 26 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.97 $11.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.71 $13.43
Premium $4.95 $7.23 $14.47
Diesel $5.98 $8.73 $17.46

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 Lake Mohawk and Passaic. The current time is 22:57:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.