How far is Mahwah, NJ from Blairstown, NJ?

The driving distance from Mahwah, NJ to Blairstown, NJ is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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
62.06 mi
01h 20m
Flight
43.19 mi
69.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.19 mi
Kilometers
69.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.06 mi
Kilometers
99.87 km
Drive Time
01h 20m

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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 01h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blairstown
Tue, Jul 21, 1:58 PM EDT
Return by in Mahwah
Tue, Jul 21, 3:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mahwah
2026-07-21T12:38
Arrive Blairstown
Tue, Jul 21, 1:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:20 AM to 11:20 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mahwah
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
Rockaway
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.

From Mahwah
31 mi
00h 40m
To Blairstown
31.1 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jul 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, Jul 21 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mahwah and Blairstown.

  1. 1

    Start on West Airmount Road

    51 m · 16 sec · West Airmount Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Franklin Turnpike

    1950 ft · 37 sec · Franklin Turnpike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Ramapo Avenue

    1955 ft · 56 sec · Ramapo Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Island Road

    90 m · 11 sec · Island Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto W. Ramapo Avenue

    146 m · 16 sec · W. Ramapo Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on West Ramapo Avenue

    120 m · 13 sec · West Ramapo Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    151 m · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    935 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202: Suffern, Morristown

    751 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Ramapo Valley Road

    6.8 mi · 10 min · Ramapo Valley Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 South

    1631 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 19 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Del Water Gap

    1193 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    31.3 mi · 36 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 521: Hope, Blairstown

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on СR 521 North: Blairstown, Blair Academy

    546 ft · 13 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Hope - Blairstown Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Hope - Blairstown Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Hope - Blairstorm Road

    2237 ft · 42 sec · Hope - Blairstorm Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Hope Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Hope Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left

    2207 ft · 55 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Carhart Street

    119 m · 17 sec · Carhart Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Carhart Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
31.3 mi · 50%
I 287 South
16.7 mi · 27%
Ramapo Valley Road
6.83 mi · 11%
Hope Road
3.5 mi · 6%
Hope - Blairstown Road
0.87 mi · 1%
Hope - Blairstorm Road
0.42 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

31.3 mi · 00h 36m

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
01h 20m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.9 mi
43.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockaway
00h 40m from Mahwah
Leave By
3:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Mahwah and Showers And Thunderstorms near Blairstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mahwah to Blairstown?

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (99.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?

Rockaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31 miles from Mahwah and 31.1 miles from Blairstown.

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

The direct path is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.9 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 3:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms around Mahwah and Showers And Thunderstorms near Blairstown.

Stop Ideas Near Rockaway

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

40 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mahwah and Blairstown. Straight-line distance: 43.19 mi (69.5 km).

Mahwah

#1 Mahwah

Township of New Jersey

Population26,078
Coordinates41.0887100, -74.1437600
Altitude99
CountryUnited States
Blairstown

#2 Blairstown

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

Population5,701
Coordinates40.9828800, -74.9604500
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Mahwah (-74.14376, 41.08871)
End: Blairstown (-74.96045, 40.98288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.29 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.90
4.38 gal · 16.58 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.95 $17.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.07 $20.14
Premium $4.95 $10.85 $21.70
Diesel $5.98 $13.10 $26.19

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 21, 2026

There is no time difference between Mahwah and Blairstown. The current time is 12:38:25.

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.