How far is Passaic, NJ from Basking Ridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Basking Ridge, NJ is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Basking Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Basking Ridge.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
29 m · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto Paulison Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue
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Turn left onto Rollins Avenue
128 m · 9 sec · Rollins Avenue
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
2.1 mi · 3 min · Interstate 80 West
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Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South: Morristown
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
10.4 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 202: Bernardsville
984 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto North Maple Avenue
146 m · 19 sec · North Maple Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto Morristown Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Morristown Road
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Turn left onto Finley Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Finley Avenue
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Turn right
3 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Basking Ridge.
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.
Rollins Avenue
Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 00h 15m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain leaving Passaic and Rain near Basking Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Basking Ridge?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.7 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?
Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from Passaic and 16.1 miles from Basking Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.4 miles (39.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.63 one way or $9.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain around Passaic and Rain near Basking Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Parsippany
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 Parsippany.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Basking Ridge. Straight-line distance: 24.35 mi (39.19 km).
#1 Passaic
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
| Population | 69,340 |
| Coordinates | 40.8567700, -74.1284800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Basking Ridge
Basking Ridge is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.7062100, -74.5493200 |
| Altitude | 101 |
| Country | United States |
End: Basking Ridge (-74.54932, 40.70621)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.10 | $4.63 | $9.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $5.34 | $10.67 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $5.69 | $11.39 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $7.16 | $14.31 |
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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