How far is Edgewater, NJ from Passaic, NJ?
The driving distance from Edgewater, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 55m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Edgewater and Passaic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater and Passaic.
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Start on Hilliard Avenue
599 ft · 35 sec · Hilliard Avenue
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Turn left onto River Road
1189 ft · 30 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto State Route 5
2100 ft · 37 sec · State Route 5
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At the end of the road, turn left onto State Route 5
3003 ft · 51 sec · State Route 5
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Turn slight right
1898 ft · 40 sec
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Turn slight left onto Central Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · Central Boulevard
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Turn left onto 5th Street
1147 ft · 25 sec · 5th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 46 West
151 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit straight
525 ft · 23 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
1900 ft · 42 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1415 ft · 31 sec · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Main Street Bypass
153 m · 15 sec · Main Street Bypass
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Continue on Passaic Avenue
2087 ft · 44 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Continue on Passaic Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Passaic Street
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Continue on Wall Street
1114 ft · 31 sec · Wall Street
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Continue on Passaic Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Passaic Street
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Continue on Passaic Avenue
1575 ft · 47 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 Edgewater and Passaic.
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.
US 46 West
Merge slight left
5.51 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Edgewater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Passaic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Edgewater to Passaic?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.6 km) and usually takes 00h 27m 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?
Little Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Edgewater and 9.4 miles from Passaic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Edgewater and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Passaic.
Stop Ideas Near Little Ferry
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edgewater and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 8.25 mi (13.27 km).
#1 Edgewater
Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 14,396 |
| Coordinates | 40.8270400, -73.9756900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| 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: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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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