How far is Colts Neck, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Colts Neck, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 52 miles (83.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m 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
52 mi
00h 59m
Flight
39.39 mi
63.4 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.39 mi
Kilometers
63.4 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52 mi
Kilometers
83.68 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sun, May 31, 12:19 PM EDT
Return by in Colts Neck
Sun, May 31, 1:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Colts Neck
2026-05-31T11:19
Arrive Passaic
Sun, May 31, 12:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Colts Neck
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
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Colts Neck
23.5 mi
00h 29m
To Passaic
28.5 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Colts Neck and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on Colts Neck Road

    65 m · 11 sec · Colts Neck Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    8.1 mi · 12 min

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2822 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ravine Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ravine Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Morristown Road

    1195 ft · 36 sec · Morristown Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Matawan Road

    3028 ft · 1 min · Matawan Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp left

    1175 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    30.9 mi · 43 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  12. 12

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Colts Neck 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
23 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
30.9 mi · 59%
Ravine Drive
1.39 mi · 3%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.33 mi · 3%
Colts Neck Road
1.16 mi · 2%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 2%
Matawan Road
0.8 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

30.9 mi · 00h 43m

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
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
39.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 29m from Colts Neck
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Colts Neck and Mostly Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Colts Neck to Passaic?

The road trip is about 52 miles (83.7 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.5 miles from Colts Neck and 28.5 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 39.4 miles (63.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Colts Neck and Mostly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Iselin and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 13.4 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 13.5 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Iselin.

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Colts Neck and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 39.39 mi (63.4 km).

Colts Neck

#1 Colts Neck

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

Population9,841
Coordinates40.2876100, -74.1723700
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Monmouth Country Road (-74.172544, 40.287758)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.95 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.68 gal · 13.9 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.95 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $5.98 $11.00 $22.01

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 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Colts Neck and Passaic. The current time is 11:19:54.

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.