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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Union County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Cloudy
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.
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Start on the route
36 m ยท 30 sec
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Turn uturn
1.2 mi ยท 2 min
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Turn left
5.1 mi ยท 8 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
64 m ยท 3 sec
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Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
1.6 mi ยท 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
1981 ft ยท 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi ยท 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: New York City
1 km ยท 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
2852 ft ยท 37 sec ยท Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16.6 mi ยท 19 min ยท Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi ยท 5 min ยท Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
1412 ft ยท 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North Toll
1.1 km ยท 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
8.9 mi ยท 12 min ยท Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
889 ft ยท 22 sec
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
147 m ยท 15 sec ยท Watchung Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue
2278 ft ยท 46 sec ยท East Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
2703 ft ยท 53 sec ยท West Passaic Avenue
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Turn left onto Darling Avenue
125 m ยท 7 sec ยท Darling Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
2001 ft ยท 38 sec ยท Bloomfield Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle
53 m ยท 3 sec ยท Bloomfield Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue
2865 ft ยท 53 sec ยท Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
1061 ft ยท 21 sec ยท Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
1007 ft ยท 17 sec ยท Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
1 mi ยท 2 min ยท Broadway
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Turn right onto Paulison Avenue
950 ft ยท 24 sec ยท Paulison Avenue
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Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
29 m ยท 3 sec ยท Passaic Avenue
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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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
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.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Scotch Plains.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bloomingdale and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 36.81 mi (59.24 km).
#1 Bloomingdale
Bloomingdale is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4976000, -74.6473800 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Passaic
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
| Population | 69,340 |
| Coordinates | 40.8567700, -74.1284800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 80 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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