How far is Fairview, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Fairview, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 19m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.84 mi
01h 39m
Flight
76.81 mi
123.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.81 mi
Kilometers
123.62 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.84 mi
Kilometers
138.15 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sat, Apr 18, 9:43 PM EDT
Return by in Fairview
Sat, Apr 18, 11:23 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fairview
2026-04-18T20:03
Arrive Passaic
Sat, Apr 18, 9:43 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fairview
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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Fairview
42.6 mi
00h 49m
To Passaic
43.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fairview and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    36 m · 14 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Skeet Road

    72 m · 11 sec · Skeet Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Stokes Road

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Stokes Road

  4. 4

    Continue on South Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Medford-Mount Holly Road

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Mount Holly Bypass

    2 mi · 3 min · Mount Holly Bypass

  8. 8

    Continue on Mount Holly Avenue Bypass

    1305 ft · 19 sec · Mount Holly Avenue Bypass

  9. 9

    Continue on Mount Holly Bypass

    2651 ft · 50 sec · Mount Holly Bypass

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: Hancock Lane, All Turns

    707 ft · 27 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Hancock Lane

    93 m · 6 sec · Hancock Lane

  13. 13

    Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5

    1146 ft · 40 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York

    1509 ft · 52 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on River Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · River Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Fairview 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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
57 mi · 66%
NJ 21
11.4 mi · 13%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 4%
Main Street
2.92 mi · 3%
Mount Holly Bypass
2.53 mi · 3%
Medford-Mount Holly Road
2.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

51.9 mi · 01h 01m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 49m from Fairview
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Fairview and Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fairview to Passaic?

The road trip is about 85.9 miles (138.2 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Fairview and 43.2 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.38 one way or $24.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Fairview and Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fairview and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 76.81 mi (123.62 km).

Fairview

#1 Fairview

Borough located in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population14,124
Coordinates39.8745600, -74.8121100
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.81206, 39.874611)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 138 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.03 gal
11.47 L · about $12.38
Round trip
$24.76
6.06 gal · 22.94 L
Estimated CO2
26.9 kg one way
Round trip: 53.9 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.38 $24.76
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.93 $27.87
Premium $4.95 $15.01 $30.02
Diesel $5.98 $18.12 $36.24

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 Fairview and Passaic. The current time is 20:03:58.

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.