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

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Lake Mohawk, NJ is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 57m 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
41.2 mi
00h 58m
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
41.2 mi
Kilometers
66.3 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Mohawk
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-23T03:37
Arrive Lake Mohawk
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:59 AM to 10:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:32 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
Denville
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

From Passaic
20.6 mi
00h 29m
To Lake Mohawk
20.6 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    10 mi · 14 min · NJ 15 North

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 517: Sparta, Franklin

    1237 ft · 43 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Sparta Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Sparta Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Pine Terrace

    75 m · 12 sec · Pine Terrace

  14. 14

    Turn right onto North Shore Trail

    1669 ft · 1 min · North Shore Trail

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Shore Trail

    130 m · 19 sec · West Shore Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on West Shore Trail

    1.4 mi · 6 min · West Shore Trail

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Shore Trail

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rollins Avenue
12.5 mi · 30%
NJ 15 North
10.6 mi · 26%
Christopher Columbus Highway
9.7 mi · 24%
Paulison Avenue
2.27 mi · 6%
Sparta Avenue
1.82 mi · 4%
Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.3 mi
29.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denville
00h 29m from Passaic
Leave By
4:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Passaic and Sunny near Lake Mohawk.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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 Passaic and 20.6 miles from Lake Mohawk.

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 11.3 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 4:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Passaic and Sunny near Lake Mohawk.

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 13.9 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 14.5 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 Passaic and Lake Mohawk. Straight-line distance: 29.91 mi (48.14 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Lake Mohawk

#2 Lake Mohawk

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

Population9,916
Coordinates41.0184300, -74.6601600
Altitude229
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Lake Mohawk (-74.66016, 41.01843)

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
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.67 $13.34
Premium $4.95 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $5.98 $8.67 $17.34

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 Passaic and Lake Mohawk. The current time is 03:37:31.

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.