How far is Passaic, NJ from Short Hills, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Short Hills, NJ is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m 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
18.99 mi
00h 31m
Flight
12.76 mi
20.53 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.76 mi
Kilometers
20.53 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.99 mi
Kilometers
30.56 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Short Hills
Sun, Nov 8, 7:23 PM EST
Return by in Passaic
Sun, Nov 8, 7:55 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-11-08T18:52
Arrive Short Hills
Sun, Nov 8, 7:23 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:26 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
Newark
NJ

The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.

From Passaic
9.4 mi
00h 15m
To Short Hills
9.5 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 to 16 mph W
Destination
44°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Short Hills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Short Hills.

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 10 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2201 ft · 41 sec · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 21 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    636 ft · 20 sec · Clay Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    790 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Market Street

    41 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Springfield Avenue

    1093 ft · 35 sec · Springfield Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto South Orange Avenue

    8.1 mi · 16 min · South Orange Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto White Oak Ridge Road

    2800 ft · 1 min · White Oak Ridge Road

  13. 13

    Continue on White Oak Ridge Road

    1914 ft · 53 sec · White Oak Ridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Westview Road

    921 ft · 40 sec · Westview Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Westview Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Orange Avenue
8.08 mi · 43%
NJ 21 South
7.98 mi · 42%
White Oak Ridge Road
0.89 mi · 5%
University Avenue
0.83 mi · 4%
Paulison Avenue
0.42 mi · 2%
Springfield Avenue
0.21 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

South Orange Avenue

Turn slight right onto South Orange Avenue

8.08 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 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.3 mi
12.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Newark
00h 15m from Passaic
Leave By
7:26 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Cloudy near Short Hills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Short Hills?

The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 31m 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?

Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Passaic and 9.5 miles from Short Hills.

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

The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.72 one way or $5.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Passaic and Mostly Cloudy near Short Hills.

Stop Ideas Near Newark

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 Newark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 7.1 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.2 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 0.5 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

1 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

4 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Short Hills. Straight-line distance: 12.76 mi (20.53 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 Short Hills

Short Hills is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.7478800, -74.3254300
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Short Hills (-74.32543, 40.74788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.67 gal
2.54 L · about $2.72
Round trip
$5.44
1.34 gal · 5.08 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.9 kg / 26 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $2.72 $5.44
Mid-grade $4.69 $3.14 $6.29
Premium $5.01 $3.36 $6.71
Diesel $6.30 $4.22 $8.44

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Short Hills. The current time is 18:52:18.

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.