How far is Bloomingdale, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Bloomingdale, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
49.91 mi
01h 06m
Flight
36.81 mi
59.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
36.81 mi
Kilometers
59.24 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
49.91 mi
Kilometers
80.32 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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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 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sun, Nov 8, 5:50 PM EST
Return by in Bloomingdale
Sun, Nov 8, 6:56 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Bloomingdale
2026-11-08T16:44
Arrive Passaic
Sun, Nov 8, 5:50 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Bloomingdale
9:30 PM EST
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
Scotch Plains
NJ

Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Bloomingdale
23.4 mi
00h 33m
To Passaic
26.5 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43ยฐF
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 2:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
64ยฐF
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m ยท 30 sec

  2. 2

    Turn uturn

    1.2 mi ยท 2 min

  3. 3

    Turn left

    5.1 mi ยท 8 min

  4. 4

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle

    64 m ยท 3 sec

  5. 5

    Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York

    1.6 mi ยท 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown

    1981 ft ยท 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi ยท 3 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: New York City

    1 km ยท 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    2852 ft ยท 37 sec ยท Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi ยท 19 min ยท Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi ยท 5 min ยท Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway

    1412 ft ยท 48 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North Toll

    1.1 km ยท 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    8.9 mi ยท 12 min ยท Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft ยท 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m ยท 15 sec ยท Watchung Avenue

  17. 17

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

    2278 ft ยท 46 sec ยท East Passaic Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft ยท 53 sec ยท West Passaic Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m ยท 7 sec ยท Darling Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft ยท 38 sec ยท Bloomfield Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    53 m ยท 3 sec ยท Bloomfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2865 ft ยท 53 sec ยท Bloomfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1061 ft ยท 21 sec ยท Bloomfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft ยท 17 sec ยท Bloomfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Broadway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft ยท 24 sec ยท Paulison Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m ยท 3 sec ยท Passaic Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m ยท 1 sec ยท Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Bloomingdale 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
28 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
21.7 mi ยท 44%
Garden State Parkway
8.91 mi ยท 18%
I 287 North
2.87 mi ยท 6%
US 202 North
1.6 mi ยท 3%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.33 mi ยท 3%
Broadway
1.02 mi ยท 2%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

16.6 mi ยท 00h 19m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.1 mi
36.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scotch Plains
00h 33m from Bloomingdale
Leave By
4:18 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Bloomingdale and Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 49.9 miles (80.3 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Scotch Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Bloomingdale and 26.5 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.15 one way or $14.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Bloomingdale and Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Scotch Plains

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 Scotch Plains and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 14.6 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scotch Plains.

RAIL

Metropark station

11 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

New Brunswick station

18 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Bloomingdale and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 36.81 mi (59.24 km).

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#1 Bloomingdale

Bloomingdale is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.4976000, -74.6473800
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: US 206 (-74.646997, 40.497509)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 80 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 49m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.76 gal
6.67 L ยท about $7.15
Round trip
$14.30
3.52 gal ยท 13.34 L
Estimated CO2
15.6 kg one way
Round trip: 31.3 kg / 69 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $7.15 $14.30
Mid-grade $4.69 $8.26 $16.52
Premium $5.01 $8.82 $17.63
Diesel $6.30 $11.09 $22.18

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 ยท Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Bloomingdale and Passaic. The current time is 16:44:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.