How far is Passaic, NJ from Mendham, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Mendham, NJ is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.72 mi
00h 42m
Flight
25.31 mi
40.74 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.31 mi
Kilometers
40.74 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.72 mi
Kilometers
49.44 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mendham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 3:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-23T01:45
Arrive Mendham
Thu, Apr 23, 2:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Parsippany
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Passaic
15.3 mi
00h 21m
To Mendham
15.4 mi
00h 21m

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
70°F
Thursday

Mostly 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 Mendham.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Mendham.

  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

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Interstate 80 West

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South: Morristown

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    3.8 mi · 5 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 510: Lafayette Avenue, Ridgedale Avenue

    855 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 510: Morris Avenue, Lafayette Avenue

    889 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Lafayette Avenue

    1821 ft · 32 sec · Lafayette Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Morris Street

    673 ft · 19 sec · Morris Street

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morris Street

    56 m · 3 sec · Morris Street

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Morris Street

    535 ft · 11 sec · Morris Street

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto East Park Place

    69 m · 4 sec · East Park Place

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East Park Place

    148 m · 11 sec · East Park Place

  17. 17

    Continue on North Park Place

    36 m · 6 sec · North Park Place

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Washington Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)

    1737 ft · 29 sec · Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)

  20. 20

    Continue on Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)

  21. 21

    Continue on Mendham Road East

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mendham Road East

  22. 22

    Continue on Mendham Road (Old Rt. 24)

    1.5 km · 1 min · Mendham Road (Old Rt. 24)

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mendham Road

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
74.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rollins Avenue
12.5 mi · 41%
I 287 South
5.68 mi · 18%
Mendham Road East
3.23 mi · 11%
Paulison Avenue
2.27 mi · 7%
Interstate 80 West
2.13 mi · 7%
Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)
1.62 mi · 5%
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 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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
25.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsippany
00h 21m from Passaic
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Mendham.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Mendham?

The road trip is about 30.7 miles (49.4 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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 15.3 miles from Passaic and 15.4 miles from Mendham.

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

The direct path is about 25.3 miles (40.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parsippany

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Mendham. Straight-line distance: 25.31 mi (40.74 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Mendham

#2 Mendham

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population4,836
Coordinates40.7759300, -74.6007100
Altitude187
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Mendham (-74.60071, 40.77593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.1 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.83
2.16 gal · 8.2 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.41 $8.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.97 $9.93
Premium $4.95 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.98 $6.46 $12.92

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 Mendham. The current time is 01:45:01.

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.