How far is Dover Beaches South, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Dover Beaches South, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 12m 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
84.1 mi
01h 36m
Flight
62.32 mi
100.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.32 mi
Kilometers
100.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
84.1 mi
Kilometers
135.34 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Return by in Dover Beaches South
Sun, Apr 19, 4:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dover Beaches South
2026-04-19T01:32
Arrive Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 3:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dover Beaches South
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
Matawan
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Dover Beaches South
37.2 mi
00h 48m
To Passaic
46.9 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dover Beaches South and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dover Beaches South and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on 6th Avenue

    1015 ft · 47 sec · 6th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bay Boulevard

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Bay Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Ortley Avenue

    771 ft · 25 sec · Ortley Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Grand Central Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Grand Central Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Ocean Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Ocean Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on Ocean Avenue

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Ocean Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Avenue

    567 ft · 12 sec · Main Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Sea Avenue

    1295 ft · 22 sec · Sea Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Cincinnati Avenue

    1.4 km · 1 min · Cincinnati Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Hawthorne Avenue

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Hawthorne Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    2.6 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route

    88 m · 4 sec

  13. 13

    Exit the roundabout

    24 m · 1 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1 km · 45 sec

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    3079 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West

    1613 ft · 39 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  23. 23

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  28. 28

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  29. 29

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dover Beaches South 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
34 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
1 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
53.9 mi · 64%
Hawthorne Avenue
5.62 mi · 7%
Ocean Avenue
3.46 mi · 4%
Ocean Boulevard
1.81 mi · 2%
Grand Central Avenue
1.67 mi · 2%
Bay Boulevard
1.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

48.1 mi · 01h 02m

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 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.8 mi
62.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matawan
00h 48m from Dover Beaches South
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Dover Beaches South and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dover Beaches South to Passaic?

The road trip is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Matawan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.2 miles from Dover Beaches South and 46.9 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 62.3 miles (100.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.8 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.14 one way or $24.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Dover Beaches South and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Matawan

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

35 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dover Beaches South and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 62.32 mi (100.3 km).

Dover Beaches South

#1 Dover Beaches South

Census designated place

Population1,209
Coordinates39.9556700, -74.0743000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: 6th Avenue (-74.074298, 39.95568)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 135 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.97 gal
11.23 L · about $12.14
Round trip
$24.27
5.94 gal · 22.46 L
Estimated CO2
26.4 kg one way
Round trip: 52.8 kg / 116 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.14 $24.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.66 $27.32
Premium $4.95 $14.71 $29.43
Diesel $5.98 $17.76 $35.52

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Dover Beaches South and Passaic. The current time is 01:32:48.

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.