How far is Brielle, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Brielle, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
65.55 mi
01h 14m
Flight
51.88 mi
83.49 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.88 mi
Kilometers
83.49 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.55 mi
Kilometers
105.49 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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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 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Tue, May 5, 1:17 PM EDT
Return by in Brielle
Tue, May 5, 2:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Brielle
2026-05-05T12:02
Arrive Passaic
Tue, May 5, 1:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

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

City in New Jersey

From Brielle
31.6 mi
00h 37m
To Passaic
33.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph S
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Merge slight left

    51 m · 2 sec

  3. 3

    Take the exit slight right

    147 m · 20 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Higgins Avenue

    2184 ft · 50 sec · Higgins Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    40 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Merge left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Exit the roundabout

    24 m · 1 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1 km · 45 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    3079 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  16. 16

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  19. 19

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Brielle 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
30 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
3 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
53.9 mi · 82%
Higgins Avenue
4.48 mi · 7%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.33 mi · 2%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 2%
GSP Toll North
0.58 mi · 1%
West Passaic Avenue
0.51 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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.7 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 37m from Brielle
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Brielle and Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.5 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Brielle and 33.9 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.44 one way or $18.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Brielle and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 51.88 mi (83.49 km).

Brielle

#1 Brielle

Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population4,661
Coordinates40.1078900, -74.0565300
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.056483, 40.107936)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.31 gal
8.76 L · about $9.44
Round trip
$18.88
4.62 gal · 17.52 L
Estimated CO2
20.5 kg one way
Round trip: 41.1 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.44 $18.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.62 $21.25
Premium $4.95 $11.44 $22.89
Diesel $5.98 $13.81 $27.63

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Brielle and Passaic. The current time is 12:02:25.

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.