How far is Allentown, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Allentown, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 62.1 miles (100 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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
62.12 mi
01h 09m
Flight
52.64 mi
84.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.64 mi
Kilometers
84.72 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.12 mi
Kilometers
99.98 km
Drive Time
01h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Tue, May 19, 5:49 AM EDT
Return by in Allentown
Tue, May 19, 6:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Allentown
2026-05-19T04:39
Arrive Passaic
Tue, May 19, 5:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Allentown
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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Allentown
28.8 mi
00h 34m
To Passaic
33.4 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
Destination
95°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Maiden Lane

    6 m · 1 sec · Maiden Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Waker Street

    45 m · 9 sec · Waker Street

  3. 3

    Turn sharp right onto North Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Old York Road

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Old York Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 4 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    33.4 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on River Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · River Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Allentown 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
33.4 mi · 54%
NJ 21
11.4 mi · 18%
Old York Road
5.83 mi · 9%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 5%
South Main Street
0.94 mi · 2%
North Main Street
0.88 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

33.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
52.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 34m from Allentown
Leave By
4:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Allentown and Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.1 miles (100 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Allentown and 33.4 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 52.6 miles (84.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.95 one way or $17.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Allentown and Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Allentown and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 52.64 mi (84.72 km).

Allentown

#1 Allentown

Borough of New Jersey

Population1,761
Coordinates40.1778900, -74.5834900
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Maiden Lane (-74.583489, 40.177888)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 100 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 14m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.19 gal
8.3 L · about $8.95
Round trip
$17.90
4.38 gal · 16.6 L
Estimated CO2
19.5 kg one way
Round trip: 38.9 kg / 86 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.95 $17.90
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.07 $20.14
Premium $4.95 $10.85 $21.70
Diesel $5.98 $13.10 $26.19

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 · May 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Allentown and Passaic. The current time is 04:39:51.

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.