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

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Lake Hiawatha, NJ is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.16 mi
00h 23m
Flight
13.34 mi
21.47 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.34 mi
Kilometers
21.47 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.16 mi
Kilometers
27.62 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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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 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Hiawatha
Fri, Nov 6, 4:42 PM EST
Return by in Passaic
Fri, Nov 6, 5:06 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-11-06T16:19
Arrive Lake Hiawatha
Fri, Nov 6, 4:42 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
North Caldwell
NJ

Town

From Passaic
8.6 mi
00h 11m
To Lake Hiawatha
8.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Beverwyck Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · North Beverwyck Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Chesapeake Avenue

    63 m · 9 sec · Chesapeake Avenue

  7. 7

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Chesapeake Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
7 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rollins Avenue
13.4 mi · 78%
Paulison Avenue
2.27 mi · 13%
North Beverwyck Road
1.39 mi · 8%
Chesapeake Avenue
0.04 mi
Passaic Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Rollins Avenue

Merge slight left

13.4 mi · 00h 16m

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 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.7 mi
13.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Caldwell
00h 11m from Passaic
Leave By
7:44 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Passaic and Rain near Lake Hiawatha.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.1 miles (27.6 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

North Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.6 miles from Passaic and 8.6 miles from Lake Hiawatha.

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

The direct path is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:44 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.46 one way or $4.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Passaic and Rain near Lake Hiawatha.

Stop Ideas Near North Caldwell

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

19 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Lake Hiawatha. Straight-line distance: 13.34 mi (21.47 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
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#2 Lake Hiawatha

Lake Hiawatha is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8826000, -74.3815400
Altitude77
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Lake Hiawatha (-74.38154, 40.8826)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.6 gal
2.29 L · about $2.46
Round trip
$4.92
1.2 gal · 4.58 L
Estimated CO2
5.3 kg one way
Round trip: 10.7 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $2.46 $4.92
Mid-grade $4.72 $2.83 $5.67
Premium $5.04 $3.02 $6.05
Diesel $6.33 $3.80 $7.60

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Lake Hiawatha. The current time is 16:19:31.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.