How far is Passaic, NJ from Crandon Lakes, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Crandon Lakes, NJ is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m 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
52.46 mi
01h 13m
Flight
41.45 mi
66.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
41.45 mi
Kilometers
66.71 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.46 mi
Kilometers
84.43 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Crandon Lakes
Sat, May 30, 5:57 PM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Sat, May 30, 7:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-05-30T16:43
Arrive Crandon Lakes
Sat, May 30, 5:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
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
Wharton
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Passaic
26.2 mi
00h 36m
To Crandon Lakes
26.3 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
17 mph N
Destination
71°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Crandon Lakes.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Crandon Lakes.

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rollins Avenue

    128 m · 9 sec · Rollins Avenue

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    9.7 mi · 11 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue on NJ 15 North

    14.6 mi · 21 min · NJ 15 North

  11. 11

    Turn left

    2.8 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hampton House Road

    2533 ft · 48 sec · Hampton House Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Halsey Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Halsey Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Halsey - Myrtle Grove Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Halsey - Myrtle Grove Road

  15. 15

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

    1.4 km · 2 min · Halsey Road

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.4 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Kemah - Mecca Lake Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Kemah - Mecca Lake Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Copeley Road

    2599 ft · 2 min · Copeley Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Minisink Road

    605 ft · 31 sec · Minisink Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Lone Pine Trail

    64 m · 14 sec · Lone Pine Trail

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Lower Lake West

    30 m · 4 sec · Lower Lake West

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Lower Lake West

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Crandon Lakes.

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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 15 North
15.2 mi · 29%
Rollins Avenue
12.5 mi · 24%
Christopher Columbus Highway
9.7 mi · 18%
Halsey Road
2.77 mi · 5%
Paulison Avenue
2.27 mi · 4%
Kemah - Mecca Lake Road
2.08 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 15 North

Continue on NJ 15 North

14.6 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
01h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
41.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wharton
00h 36m from Passaic
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Passaic and Sunny near Crandon Lakes.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Crandon Lakes?

The road trip is about 52.4 miles (84.4 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.2 miles from Passaic and 26.3 miles from Crandon Lakes.

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

The direct path is about 41.4 miles (66.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.56 one way or $15.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Passaic and Sunny near Crandon Lakes.

Stop Ideas Near Wharton

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

39 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

42 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

46 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Crandon Lakes. Straight-line distance: 41.45 mi (66.71 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Crandon Lakes

#2 Crandon Lakes

Census designated place

Population1,178
Coordinates41.1242600, -74.8398900
Altitude262
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Crandon Lakes (-74.83989, 41.12426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.85 gal
7.01 L · about $7.56
Round trip
$15.12
3.7 gal · 14.02 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.9 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.56 $15.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.51 $17.02
Premium $4.95 $9.16 $18.33
Diesel $5.98 $11.06 $22.13

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Crandon Lakes. The current time is 16:43:36.

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.