How far is Vernon Valley, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Vernon Valley, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
41.18 mi
01h 03m
Flight
32.22 mi
51.86 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.22 mi
Kilometers
51.86 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
41.18 mi
Kilometers
66.27 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Vernon Valley
Sun, Apr 19, 6:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vernon Valley
2026-04-19T04:20
Arrive Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vernon Valley
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Kinnelon
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Vernon Valley
20.6 mi
00h 31m
To Passaic
20.6 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Vernon Valley and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on Walnut Hill Drive

    79 m · 11 sec · Walnut Hill Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Thistle Avenue

    1901 ft · 1 min · Thistle Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Vlietstra Drive

    148 m · 23 sec · Vlietstra Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right onto McAfee - Glenwood Road

    1872 ft · 51 sec · McAfee - Glenwood Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Aster Street

    1929 ft · 53 sec · Aster Street

  6. 6

    Continue on McAfee - Glenwood Road

    1.2 km · 2 min · McAfee - Glenwood Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Vernon Crossing

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Vernon Crossing

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Vernon Warwick Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Vernon Warwick Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Stockholm Vernon Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Stockholm Vernon Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Newfoundland Road

    5 mi · 6 min · Newfoundland Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 12 min · Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    122 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
16 mi · 39%
US 46 East
5.81 mi · 14%
Vernon Warwick Road
5.55 mi · 13%
Newfoundland Road
5.01 mi · 12%
Stockholm Vernon Road
3.15 mi · 8%
Paulison Avenue
2.18 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike

Continue on Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike

9.83 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kinnelon
00h 31m from Vernon Valley
Leave By
4:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Vernon Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Vernon Valley to Passaic?

The road trip is about 41.2 miles (66.3 km) and usually takes 01h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Kinnelon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.6 miles from Vernon Valley and 20.6 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.92 one way or $11.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Vernon Valley and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Kinnelon

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

40 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vernon Valley and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 32.22 mi (51.86 km).

Vernon Valley

#1 Vernon Valley

Census designated place

Population1,626
Coordinates41.2367600, -74.4871000
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Walnut Hill Drive (-74.487604, 41.236996)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 66 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 41m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.45 gal
5.5 L · about $5.92
Round trip
$11.85
2.9 gal · 11 L
Estimated CO2
12.9 kg one way
Round trip: 25.8 kg / 57 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.92 $11.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.67 $13.34
Premium $4.95 $7.18 $14.37
Diesel $5.98 $8.67 $17.34

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 Vernon Valley and Passaic. The current time is 04:20:20.

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.