How far is Cedar Grove, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Cedar Grove, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
144.68 mi
02h 15m
Flight
121.83 mi
196.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.83 mi
Kilometers
196.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
144.68 mi
Kilometers
232.84 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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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 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sat, Apr 18, 2:19 AM EDT
Return by in Cedar Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 4:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cedar Grove
2026-04-18T00:03
Arrive Passaic
Sat, Apr 18, 2:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cedar Grove
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
Maple Shade
NJ

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

From Cedar Grove
71.1 mi
01h 07m
To Passaic
73.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Grove and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kings Highway

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

    880 ft · 22 sec · Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Shore Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Shore Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Sea Isle Boulevard

    2400 ft · 44 sec · Sea Isle Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North

    72 m · 6 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on GSP NB Entrance 17

    786 ft · 19 sec · GSP NB Entrance 17

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    2408 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    33.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  15. 15

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cedar Grove 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
134 mi · 93%
Shore Road
2.37 mi · 2%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.33 mi · 1%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 1%
Kings Highway
0.68 mi
West Passaic Avenue
0.51 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50.2 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.8 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Shade
01h 07m from Cedar Grove
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Cedar Grove and Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cedar Grove to Passaic?

The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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?

Maple Shade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Cedar Grove and 73.6 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.8 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.88 one way or $41.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Cedar Grove and Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Shade

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

52 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

54 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

61 mi away
French and Albany Streets
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

63 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Grove and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 121.83 mi (196.06 km).

Cedar Grove

#1 Cedar Grove

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population12,796
Coordinates39.1626100, -74.7665500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Kings Highway (-74.766713, 39.162638)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 233 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.11 gal
19.33 L · about $20.88
Round trip
$41.76
10.22 gal · 38.66 L
Estimated CO2
45.4 kg one way
Round trip: 90.8 kg / 200 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.88 $41.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.50 $47.00
Premium $4.95 $25.31 $50.63
Diesel $5.98 $30.56 $61.12

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Cedar Grove and Passaic. The current time is 00:03:30.

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.