How far is Delanco, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Delanco, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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
81.61 mi
01h 34m
Flight
70.59 mi
113.61 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.59 mi
Kilometers
113.61 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
81.61 mi
Kilometers
131.34 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Tue, May 12, 10:50 PM EDT
Return by in Delanco
Wed, May 13, 12:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delanco
2026-05-12T21:16
Arrive Passaic
Tue, May 12, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delanco
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
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Delanco
39.6 mi
00h 47m
To Passaic
41.9 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 10:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Burlington Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Burlington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Warren Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Beverly Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto Burlington Pike

    115 m · 6 sec · Burlington Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1477 ft · 27 sec · Washington Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden

    1.1 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

    2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

  11. 11

    Keep slight right

    50.3 mi · 59 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  16. 16

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

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on River Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · River Drive

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Delanco 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
53 mi · 65%
NJ 21
11.4 mi · 14%
Burlington Pike
4.81 mi · 6%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 4%
Warren Street
1.89 mi · 2%
Burlington Avenue
1.44 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

Keep slight right

50.3 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
01h 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11 mi
70.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
00h 47m from Delanco
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Delanco and Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Delanco and 41.9 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 70.6 miles (113.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Delanco and Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Helmetta

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delanco and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 70.59 mi (113.61 km).

Delanco

#1 Delanco

Township of New Jersey

Population4,426
Coordinates40.0506700, -74.9535000
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: (-74.953432, 40.050703)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 131 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.88 gal
10.9 L · about $11.77
Round trip
$23.54
5.76 gal · 21.8 L
Estimated CO2
25.6 kg one way
Round trip: 51.2 kg / 113 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.77 $23.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.25 $26.49
Premium $4.95 $14.27 $28.54
Diesel $5.98 $17.22 $34.44

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 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Delanco and Passaic. The current time is 21:16:16.

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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.