How far is Cliffwood Beach, NJ from Passaic, NJ?
The driving distance from Cliffwood Beach, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 38.5 miles (62 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cliffwood Beach and Passaic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cliffwood Beach and Passaic.
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Start on Fairfield Way
894 ft · 45 sec · Fairfield Way
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Cliffwood Avenue
2028 ft · 1 min · Cliffwood Avenue
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Turn right
8.3 mi · 12 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP North
1867 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
2041 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.6 mi · 31 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
889 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue
2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue
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Turn left onto Darling Avenue
125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle
53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue
2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Paulison Avenue
950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue
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Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cliffwood Beach 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.6 mi · 00h 31m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Cliffwood Beach 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 Cliffwood Beach to Passaic?
The road trip is about 38.5 miles (62 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.1 miles from Cliffwood Beach and 20.4 miles from Passaic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cliffwood Beach and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.
Stop Ideas Near Winfield
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winfield.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cliffwood Beach and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 29.02 mi (46.71 km).
#1 Cliffwood Beach
Census designated place
| Population | 3,194 |
| Coordinates | 40.4420500, -74.2168100 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| 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: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $4.09 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
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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