How far is West Caldwell, NJ from Mahwah, NJ?
The driving distance from West Caldwell, NJ to Mahwah, NJ is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 19 miles (30.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Caldwell and Mahwah.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
3.8 mi · 6 min · Passaic Avenue
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Take the ramp straight
727 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 62, CR 646: Totowa, Little Falls
876 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left onto Union Boulevard
2 mi · 3 min · Union Boulevard
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Continue on Union Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Broadway
1692 ft · 33 sec · West Broadway
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Turn left onto Presidential Boulevard
1859 ft · 57 sec · Presidential Boulevard
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Turn slight left onto Holsman Street
1343 ft · 36 sec · Holsman Street
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Turn slight left onto East Main Street
2595 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Goffle Road
1172 ft · 22 sec · Goffle Road
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Continue on Goffle Road
3.8 mi · 7 min · Goffle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Godwin Avenue
2362 ft · 42 sec · Godwin Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Crescent Avenue
2.5 mi · 5 min · Crescent Avenue
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Turn left onto Franklin Turnpike
3.4 mi · 5 min · Franklin Turnpike
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Turn left onto West Airmount Road
51 m · 7 sec · West Airmount Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Airmount Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between West Caldwell and Mahwah.
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.
Passaic Avenue
Start on Passaic Avenue
3.77 mi · 00h 06m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving West Caldwell and Mostly Cloudy near Mahwah.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Caldwell to Mahwah?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.4 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Hawthorne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.3 miles from West Caldwell and 11.3 miles from Mahwah.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 19 miles (30.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.6 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around West Caldwell and Mostly Cloudy near Mahwah.
Stop Ideas Near Hawthorne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hawthorne.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Caldwell and Mahwah. Straight-line distance: 19 mi (30.58 km).
#1 West Caldwell
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 10,828 |
| Coordinates | 40.8409329, -74.3018154 |
| Altitude | 58 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mahwah
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 26,078 |
| Coordinates | 41.0887100, -74.1437600 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mahwah (-74.14376, 41.08871)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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