How far is Alpine, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Alpine, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.14 mi
00h 35m
Flight
12.37 mi
19.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.37 mi
Kilometers
19.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.14 mi
Kilometers
38.85 km
Drive Time
00h 35m

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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 00h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM EDT
Return by in Alpine
Thu, Apr 23, 1:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alpine
2026-04-23T00:47
Arrive Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 1:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:36 AM to 7:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Alpine
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Maywood
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

From Alpine
9.7 mi
00h 17m
To Passaic
14.5 mi
00h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 12 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Warren Lane

    1388 ft · 1 min · Warren Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Closter Dock Road

    1 km · 1 min · Closter Dock Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Anderson Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · Anderson Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on County Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Highwood Avenue

    612 ft · 18 sec · Highwood Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Jay Street

    55 m · 8 sec · Jay Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Riveredge Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Riveredge Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Washington Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto New Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Roemer Avenue

    1743 ft · 29 sec · Roemer Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on New Bridge Road

    2774 ft · 49 sec · New Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Turn straight

    75 m · 9 sec

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1550 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn right

    124 m · 11 sec

  16. 16

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 4 West

    89 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Paramus Road South

    538 ft · 15 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Paramus Road

    1994 ft · 44 sec · Paramus Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll South

    1394 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Garfield

    1654 ft · 57 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Avenue, Passaic

    940 ft · 24 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    155 m · 11 sec · Main Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2201 ft · 43 sec · Paulison Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alpine 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
29 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
120.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 46 West
4.25 mi · 18%
NJ 4 West
2.75 mi · 11%
Garden State Parkway
2.27 mi · 9%
County Road
1.69 mi · 7%
New Bridge Road
1.65 mi · 7%
South Washington Avenue
0.98 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

US 46 West

Keep slight left

2.8 mi · 00h 03m

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 35m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.8 mi
12.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maywood
00h 17m from Alpine
Leave By
7:18 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Alpine and Mostly Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 24.2 miles (38.9 km) and usually takes 00h 35m 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?

Maywood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.7 miles from Alpine and 14.5 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 7:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maywood

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Maywood and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.1 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maywood.

RAIL

Yonkers station

14 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alpine and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 12.37 mi (19.91 km).

Alpine

#1 Alpine

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population1,841
Coordinates40.9559300, -73.9312500
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Warren Lane (-73.931203, 40.955904)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Alpine and Passaic. The current time is 00:47:04.

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.