How far is Passaic, NJ from Whippany, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Whippany, NJ is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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
19.96 mi
00h 27m
Flight
15.25 mi
24.54 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.25 mi
Kilometers
24.54 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.96 mi
Kilometers
32.13 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whippany
Sun, Nov 8, 6:14 PM EST
Return by in Passaic
Sun, Nov 8, 6:41 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-11-08T17:46
Arrive Whippany
Sun, Nov 8, 6:14 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:28 AM to 7:28 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:34 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
Fairfield
NJ

Township in Cumberland County, New Jersey

From Passaic
9.9 mi
00h 13m
To Whippany
10 mi
00h 13m

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
43°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 Whippany.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.4 mi · 16 min

  5. 5

    Turn left onto South Beverwyck Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · South Beverwyck Road

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on South Beverwyck Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · South Beverwyck Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Troy Hills Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Troy Hills Road

  8. 8

    Turn right

    2741 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    60 m · 17 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left

    89 m · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rollins Avenue
13.4 mi · 67%
South Beverwyck Road
2.61 mi · 13%
Paulison Avenue
2.27 mi · 11%
Troy Hills Road
1.01 mi · 5%
Passaic Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Rollins Avenue

Merge slight left

13.4 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 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
15.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fairfield
00h 13m from Passaic
Leave By
7:34 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Cloudy near Whippany.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 19.9 miles (32.1 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?

Fairfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Passaic and 10 miles from Whippany.

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

The direct path is about 15.2 miles (24.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.88 one way or $5.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fairfield

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

34 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Whippany. Straight-line distance: 15.25 mi (24.54 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 Whippany

Whippany is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.8245400, -74.4171000
Altitude71
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Whippany (-74.4171, 40.82454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 32 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.71 gal
2.67 L · about $2.88
Round trip
$5.77
1.42 gal · 5.34 L
Estimated CO2
6.3 kg one way
Round trip: 12.6 kg / 28 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $2.88 $5.77
Mid-grade $4.69 $3.33 $6.66
Premium $5.01 $3.56 $7.11
Diesel $6.30 $4.47 $8.95

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 Whippany. The current time is 17:46:24.

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.