How far is Essex Fells, NJ from Passaic, NJ?
The driving distance from Essex Fells, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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 in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Essex Fells and Passaic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Essex Fells and Passaic.
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Start on Beechtree Lane
31 m · 5 sec · Beechtree Lane
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Turn right onto Rensselaer Road
1040 ft · 46 sec · Rensselaer Road
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Turn right onto Forest Way
721 ft · 41 sec · Forest Way
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Turn sharp left onto Fells Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Fells Road
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Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.8 mi · 5 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
74 m · 15 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Turn right onto Claremont Avenue
1798 ft · 1 min · Claremont Avenue
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Turn left onto Valley Road
1 mi · 2 min · Valley Road
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
929 ft · 37 sec · Watchung Avenue
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Continue on Watchung Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Watchung Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
2415 ft · 43 sec · Broad Street
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Turn straight onto West Passaic Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Passaic Avenue
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Turn left onto Darling Avenue
125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle
53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue
2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Paulison Avenue
950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue
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Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
29 m · 3 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 Essex Fells 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.
Bloomfield Avenue
Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.82 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Essex Fells 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 Essex Fells to Passaic?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Montclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Essex Fells and 7.3 miles from Passaic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Essex Fells and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Passaic.
Stop Ideas Near Montclair
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Essex Fells and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 8.46 mi (13.61 km).
#1 Essex Fells
Borough in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,071 |
| Coordinates | 40.8245400, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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