How far is Passaic, NJ from West Milford, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to West Milford, NJ is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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
31.35 mi
00h 41m
Flight
22.69 mi
36.51 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.69 mi
Kilometers
36.51 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.35 mi
Kilometers
50.46 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in West Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 9:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-19T07:52
Arrive West Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 8:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
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

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
Riverdale
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

From Passaic
15.7 mi
00h 20m
To West Milford
15.7 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and West Milford.

  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

    5.3 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West, NJ 23 North: Delaware Water Gap, Butler

    1159 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    11.7 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    7.2 mi · 11 min

  9. 9

    Turn right

    12 m · 3 sec

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 80 West
23.7 mi · 76%
Rollins Avenue
5.37 mi · 17%
Paulison Avenue
2.27 mi · 7%
Passaic Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

I 80 West

Continue straight

11.7 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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Riverdale
00h 20m from Passaic
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Passaic and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Milford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Passaic to West Milford?

The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Riverdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Passaic and 15.7 miles from West Milford.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 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 $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Passaic and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near West Milford.

Stop Ideas Near Riverdale

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

33 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
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 West Milford. Straight-line distance: 22.69 mi (36.51 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
West Milford

#2 West Milford

Township of New Jersey

Population26,242
Coordinates41.1312100, -74.3673700
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: West Milford (-74.36737, 41.13121)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 50 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.19 L · about $4.54
Round trip
$9.07
2.22 gal · 8.38 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.54 $9.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.10 $10.21
Premium $4.95 $5.50 $11.00
Diesel $5.98 $6.64 $13.28

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and West Milford. The current time is 07:52:42.

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.