How far is Beach Haven, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Beach Haven, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
108.48 mi
02h 10m
Flight
89.85 mi
144.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
89.85 mi
Kilometers
144.6 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
108.48 mi
Kilometers
174.58 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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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 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Fri, Apr 17, 1:29 PM EDT
Return by in Beach Haven
Fri, Apr 17, 3:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beach Haven
2026-04-17T11:18
Arrive Passaic
Fri, Apr 17, 1:29 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beach Haven
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
Hamilton
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

From Beach Haven
53.1 mi
01h 05m
To Passaic
55.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Friday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beach Haven and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on South Bay Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · South Bay Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Long Beach Boulevard

    5.4 mi · 11 min · Long Beach Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 72 West: Manahawkin

    129 m · 12 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight right onto West 8th Street

    1861 ft · 44 sec · West 8th Street

  5. 5

    Continue on West 8th Street

    47 m · 3 sec · West 8th Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Manahawkin Bay Bridge

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Manahawkin Bay Bridge

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1153 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp

    1040 ft · 25 sec · GSP Northbound entrance ramp

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    39.2 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beach Haven and Passaic.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
87.7 mi · 81%
Manahawkin Bay Bridge
6.45 mi · 6%
Long Beach Boulevard
5.41 mi · 5%
South Bay Avenue
1.76 mi · 2%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.33 mi · 1%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

48.1 mi · 01h 02m

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
02h 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
89.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 05m from Beach Haven
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Beach Haven and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beach Haven to Passaic?

The road trip is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.1 miles from Beach Haven and 55.4 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.65 one way or $31.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Beach Haven and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

56 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beach Haven and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 89.85 mi (144.6 km).

Beach Haven

#1 Beach Haven

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population1,216
Coordinates39.5592800, -74.2432000
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: South Bay Avenue (-74.243116, 39.559245)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 175 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 21m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.83 gal
14.49 L · about $15.65
Round trip
$31.30
7.66 gal · 28.98 L
Estimated CO2
34 kg one way
Round trip: 68.1 kg / 150 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.65 $31.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.61 $35.23
Premium $4.95 $18.97 $37.95
Diesel $5.98 $22.90 $45.81

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Beach Haven and Passaic. The current time is 11:18:45.

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.