How far is Englewood Cliffs, NJ from Passaic, NJ?
The driving distance from Englewood Cliffs, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 17.4 miles (28 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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Halfway Point
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Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Englewood Cliffs and Passaic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Englewood Cliffs and Passaic.
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Start on Raymond Street
95 m · 16 sec · Raymond Street
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Turn right onto Loretta Court
76 m · 18 sec · Loretta Court
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Turn left onto Summit Street
920 ft · 45 sec · Summit Street
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Turn right onto East Palisade Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · East Palisade Avenue
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Turn left onto Dana Place
2483 ft · 1 min · Dana Place
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Continue on Broad Avenue
1.4 km · 3 min · Broad Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward NJTP South, I 95 South
1220 ft · 19 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
1.3 km · 1 min
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Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark, Hasbrouck Heights
805 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Polifly Road
643 ft · 11 sec · Polifly Road
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Continue on Terrace Avenue
1353 ft · 35 sec · Terrace Avenue
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Turn right onto Charlton Avenue
96 m · 16 sec · Charlton Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left
60 m · 8 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.2 mi · 2 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 Englewood Cliffs 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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
2.31 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Englewood Cliffs 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 Englewood Cliffs to Passaic?
The road trip is about 17.4 miles (28 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
South Hackensack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Englewood Cliffs and 11.3 miles from Passaic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 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 $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Englewood Cliffs and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.
Stop Ideas Near South Hackensack
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hackensack.
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Englewood Cliffs and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 9.41 mi (15.15 km).
#1 Englewood Cliffs
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,320 |
| Coordinates | 40.8853800, -73.9523600 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.49 | $4.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.65 | $7.30 |
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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