How far is Fort Dix, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Fort Dix, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
75.11 mi
01h 25m
Flight
62.68 mi
100.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.68 mi
Kilometers
100.87 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.11 mi
Kilometers
120.87 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Return by in Fort Dix
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Fort Dix
2026-04-23T03:53
Arrive Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 5:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Fort Dix
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
East Brunswick
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Fort Dix
36.4 mi
00h 42m
To Passaic
38.7 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Fort Dix and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on Circle Road

    42 m · 4 sec · Circle Road

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Wrightstown Road

    1004 ft · 28 sec · Wrightstown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Fort Dix Street

    2408 ft · 1 min · Fort Dix Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Wrightstown-Georgetown Road

    568 ft · 16 sec · Wrightstown-Georgetown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sykesville Road

    1 km · 2 min · Sykesville Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Defense Access Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Defense Access Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Wrightstown-Georgetown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Wrightstown-Georgetown Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Wrightstown - Georgetown Road

    1296 ft · 22 sec · Wrightstown - Georgetown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Wrightstown Road

    3122 ft · 1 min · Wrightstown Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Chesterfield Road

    98 m · 9 sec · Chesterfield Road

  11. 11

    Turn right

    3.9 mi · 5 min

  12. 12

    Turn right

    2806 ft · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1.1 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    1897 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City

    2283 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    47.2 mi · 55 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 Fort Dix 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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
47.2 mi · 63%
NJ 21
11.4 mi · 15%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 5%
Wrightstown-Georgetown Road
1.21 mi · 2%
I 95 North
0.79 mi · 1%
Wrightstown Road
0.78 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

47.2 mi · 00h 55m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
62.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Brunswick
00h 42m from Fort Dix
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Fort Dix and Mostly Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Fort Dix to Passaic?

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

East Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.4 miles from Fort Dix and 38.7 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 62.7 miles (100.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Fort Dix and Mostly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near East Brunswick

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

8 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

21 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Fort Dix and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 62.68 mi (100.87 km).

Fort Dix

#1 Fort Dix

US Army base in New Jersey

Population7,716
Coordinates40.0298400, -74.6184900
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Circle Road (-74.618256, 40.029815)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.03 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.3 gal · 20.06 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.19 $24.37
Premium $4.95 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $5.98 $15.85 $31.69

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Fort Dix and Passaic. The current time is 03:53:12.

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.