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

The driving distance from West Milford, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 36m 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
35.39 mi
00h 48m
Flight
22.69 mi
36.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

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

Driving Distance

Road route
35.39 mi
Kilometers
56.95 km
Drive Time
00h 48m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 7:05 AM EDT
Return by in West Milford
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave West Milford
2026-04-19T06:16
Arrive Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 7:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in West Milford
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
Bloomingdale
NJ

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

From West Milford
16 mi
00h 24m
To Passaic
19.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
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 West Milford and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    12 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Union Valley Road

    2426 ft · 43 sec · Union Valley Road

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Union Valley Road

    6.7 mi · 10 min · Union Valley Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight

    55 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1218 ft · 16 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right

    640 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn left

    774 ft · 28 sec

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

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

    91 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    122 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between West Milford 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Union Valley Road
13.7 mi · 39%
US 46 East
5.81 mi · 16%
Paulison Avenue
2.18 mi · 6%
I 80 East
0.06 mi
Passaic Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn left

10.2 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
00h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomingdale
00h 24m from West Milford
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving West Milford 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 West Milford to Passaic?

The road trip is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?

Bloomingdale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16 miles from West Milford and 19.3 miles from Passaic.

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 12.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.11 one way or $10.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Bloomingdale

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

33 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

36 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between West Milford and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 22.69 mi (36.51 km).

West Milford

#1 West Milford

Township of New Jersey

Population26,242
Coordinates41.1312100, -74.3673700
Altitude212
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.367536, 41.131174)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 57 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
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
1.25 gal
4.73 L · about $5.11
Round trip
$10.22
2.5 gal · 9.46 L
Estimated CO2
11.1 kg one way
Round trip: 22.2 kg / 49 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.11 $10.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.75 $11.50
Premium $4.95 $6.19 $12.39
Diesel $5.98 $7.48 $14.95

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between West Milford and Passaic. The current time is 06:16:56.

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.