How far is Butler, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Butler, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 15 miles (24.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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
17.89 mi
00h 30m
Flight
15.06 mi
24.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
15.06 mi
Kilometers
24.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.89 mi
Kilometers
28.79 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Wed, Apr 15, 9:04 PM EDT
Return by in Butler
Wed, Apr 15, 9:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Butler
2026-04-15T20:34
Arrive Passaic
Wed, Apr 15, 9:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Butler
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
Wayne
NJ

Township in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

From Butler
8.9 mi
00h 15m
To Passaic
8.9 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 12:00 PM EDT
Wind
10 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike

    1.5 km · 1 min · Newark-Pompton Turnpike

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    3090 ft · 47 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right

    122 m · 14 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Butler 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
72.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
7.75 mi · 43%
US 46 East
5.81 mi · 32%
Paulison Avenue
2.18 mi · 12%
Main Street
1.11 mi · 6%
Paterson-Hamburg Turnpike
0.96 mi · 5%
I 80 East
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Newark-Pompton Turnpike

Keep slight left

6.21 mi · 00h 07m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.9 mi
15 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wayne
00h 15m from Butler
Leave By
7:28 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Butler and Partly Cloudy near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.9 miles (28.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Wayne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Butler and 8.9 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 15 miles (24.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Butler and Partly Cloudy near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Wayne

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Butler and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 15.06 mi (24.23 km).

Butler

#1 Butler

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey

Population7,645
Coordinates41.0037100, -74.3415400
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-74.341432, 41.003751)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.39 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.26 gal · 4.78 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.95 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.98 $3.77 $7.53

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Butler and Passaic. The current time is 20:34:04.

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.