How far is Passaic, NJ from Stanhope, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Stanhope, NJ is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 27m 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
35.03 mi
00h 43m
Flight
30.5 mi
49.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.5 mi
Kilometers
49.08 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.03 mi
Kilometers
56.37 km
Drive Time
00h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Stanhope
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 12:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Stanhope
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:44 AM to 7:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:02 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
17.5 mi
00h 21m
To Stanhope
17.5 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
60°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.8 mi · 19 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 183 North: Netcong

    1264 ft · 31 sec

  10. 10

    Turn straight

    1.3 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1066 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Kelly Place

    22 m · 3 sec · Kelly Place

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Plane Street

    17 m · 2 sec · Plane Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Plane Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
16.8 mi · 48%
Rollins Avenue
12.5 mi · 36%
Paulison Avenue
2.27 mi · 6%
Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 5%
I 80 West
0.57 mi · 2%
NJ 183 North
0.24 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

16.8 mi · 00h 19m

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 43m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.5 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsippany
00h 21m from Passaic
Leave By
7:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Stanhope.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 43m 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 17.5 miles from Passaic and 17.5 miles from Stanhope.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 7:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Stanhope.

Stop Ideas Near Parsippany

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 Parsippany and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of East Orange
Meeting point 13 mi away

City of East Orange

East Orange , NJ
44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07017
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

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 Stanhope. Straight-line distance: 30.5 mi (49.08 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Stanhope

Borough of New Jersey

Population3,288
Coordinates40.9028800, -74.7090500
Altitude255
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Stanhope (-74.70905, 40.90288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 56 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.24 gal
4.68 L · about $5.07
Round trip
$10.13
2.48 gal · 9.36 L
Estimated CO2
11 kg one way
Round trip: 22 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.07 $10.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.70 $11.41
Premium $4.95 $6.14 $12.29
Diesel $5.98 $7.42 $14.83

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 Stanhope. The current time is 22:39:55.

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.