How far is Haledon, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Haledon, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (10 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.26 mi
00h 20m
Flight
6.23 mi
10.03 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.23 mi
Kilometers
10.03 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.26 mi
Kilometers
14.91 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 8:58 PM EDT
Return by in Haledon
Wed, Apr 22, 9:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haledon
2026-04-22T20:38
Arrive Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 8:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Haledon
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Paterson
NJ

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

From Haledon
3.3 mi
00h 10m
To Passaic
6 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Van Dyke Avenue

    82 m · 17 sec · Van Dyke Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Norwood Street

    156 m · 24 sec · Norwood Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Belmont Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Belmont Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Broadway

    2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Palestine Way/Main Street

    2577 ft · 45 sec · Palestine Way/Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    2102 ft · 36 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Main Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    883 ft · 24 sec · Prospect Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    996 ft · 29 sec · Passaic Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haledon and Passaic.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
118.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue
2.42 mi · 26%
Main Street
1.83 mi · 20%
Belmont Avenue
0.87 mi · 9%
West Broadway
0.52 mi · 6%
Palestine Way/Main Street
0.49 mi · 5%
Passaic Avenue
0.19 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Main Avenue

Continue on Main Avenue

2.42 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.1 mi
6.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paterson
00h 10m from Haledon
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Haledon 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 Haledon to Passaic?

The road trip is about 9.3 miles (14.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Paterson is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from Haledon and 6 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 6.2 miles (10 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.35 one way or $2.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Haledon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Paterson

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Paterson and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.3 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 12.9 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
Market St at City Hall
Nearby stop 1.5 mi away

Market St at City Hall

Paterson , NJ
Paterson, NJ 07505
Rating 5.0/5 1 reviews Bus stop
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paterson.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haledon and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 6.23 mi (10.03 km).

Haledon

#1 Haledon

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population8,261
Coordinates40.9356500, -74.1862600
Altitude51
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Van Dyke Avenue (-74.186366, 40.93564)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 07m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.24 L · about $1.35
Round trip
$2.70
0.66 gal · 2.48 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.35 $2.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.52 $3.04
Premium $4.95 $1.63 $3.27
Diesel $5.98 $1.97 $3.95

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 Haledon and Passaic. The current time is 20:38:08.

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.