How far is Camden, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Camden, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 16m 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
99.85 mi
01h 38m
Flight
82.8 mi
133.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.8 mi
Kilometers
133.26 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.85 mi
Kilometers
160.69 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in Camden
Wed, Apr 22, 11:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Camden
2026-04-22T19:56
Arrive Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Camden
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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Camden
46.3 mi
00h 49m
To Passaic
53.6 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    996 ft · 20 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1622 ft · 36 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left

    9 m · 1 sec

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    145 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on South 8th Street

    90 m · 6 sec · South 8th Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Kaighns Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Baird Boulevard

    2707 ft · 1 min · Baird Boulevard

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East

    1108 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Admiral Wilson Boulevard

    2552 ft · 48 sec · Admiral Wilson Boulevard

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 38 East, NJ 70 East: Cherry Hill

    1208 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Kaighns Avenue

    1428 ft · 24 sec · Kaighns Avenue

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Kaighns Avenue

    5 mi · 8 min · Kaighns Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 73 South: Marlton

    1088 ft · 46 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    2805 ft · 50 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1 km · 47 sec

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on River Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · River Drive

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Camden 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi · 67%
NJ 21
11.4 mi · 11%
Kaighns Avenue
5.95 mi · 6%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 3%
NJ 73 South
1.39 mi · 1%
NJTP North
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

51.9 mi · 01h 01m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 49m from Camden
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Camden and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.9 miles (160.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.3 miles from Camden and 53.6 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Camden and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Camden and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 82.8 mi (133.26 km).

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#1 Camden

The most populous city in Camden County, New Jersey.

Population73,740
Coordinates39.9259500, -75.1196200
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-75.119608, 39.92595)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.52 gal
13.34 L · about $14.38
Round trip
$28.77
7.04 gal · 26.68 L
Estimated CO2
31.3 kg one way
Round trip: 62.6 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.38 $28.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.19 $32.38
Premium $4.95 $17.44 $34.88
Diesel $5.98 $21.05 $42.10

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Camden and Passaic. The current time is 19:56:23.

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.