How far is East Hanover, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from East Hanover, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.65 mi
00h 31m
Flight
12.61 mi
20.3 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.61 mi
Kilometers
20.3 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.65 mi
Kilometers
28.4 km
Drive Time
00h 31m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 8:01 PM EDT
Return by in East Hanover
Wed, Apr 22, 8:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave East Hanover
2026-04-22T19:29
Arrive Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 8:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:32 AM to 7:32 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in East Hanover
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
North Caldwell
NJ

Town

From East Hanover
8.8 mi
00h 15m
To Passaic
8.8 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between East Hanover and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    35 m · 11 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    107 m · 27 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Deforest Avenue

    529 ft · 14 sec · Deforest Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ridgedale Avenue

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Ridgedale Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · New Road

  6. 6

    Continue on New Road

    545 ft · 15 sec · New Road

  7. 7

    Turn right

    8.2 mi · 10 min

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right

    122 m · 14 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between East Hanover and Passaic.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
12 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Road
4.26 mi · 24%
Ridgedale Avenue
2.83 mi · 16%
Paulison Avenue
2.18 mi · 12%
Deforest Avenue
0.1 mi · 1%
Passaic Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn right

8.19 mi · 00h 10m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 31m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
12.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
North Caldwell
00h 15m from East Hanover
Leave By
7:26 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving East Hanover 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 East Hanover to Passaic?

The road trip is about 17.6 miles (28.4 km) and usually takes 00h 31m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

North Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.8 miles from East Hanover and 8.8 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 12.6 miles (20.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around East Hanover and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near North Caldwell

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

19 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

31 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between East Hanover and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 12.61 mi (20.3 km).

East Hanover

#1 East Hanover

Township of New Jersey

Population10,868
Coordinates40.8201000, -74.3648700
Altitude70
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.364497, 40.820094)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.36 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.07
1.24 gal · 4.72 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.53 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.95 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.98 $3.71 $7.42

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between East Hanover and Passaic. The current time is 19:29:48.

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.