How far is Hawthorne, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Hawthorne, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.2 mi
00h 19m
Flight
6.52 mi
10.5 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Hawthorne.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.52 mi
Kilometers
10.5 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.2 mi
Kilometers
14.8 km
Drive Time
00h 19m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Return by in Hawthorne
Thu, Apr 23, 4:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawthorne
2026-04-23T03:29
Arrive Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 3:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 19m
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 Hawthorne
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
Elmwood Park
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Hawthorne
4.6 mi
00h 09m
To Passaic
4.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 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 Hawthorne and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Royal Avenue

    23 m · 9 sec · Royal Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Diamond Bridge Avenue

    2125 ft · 1 min · Diamond Bridge Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Lincoln Avenue

    3178 ft · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on River Street

    158 m · 9 sec · River Street

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on River Street

    48 m · 9 sec · River Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto 2nd Avenue

    1576 ft · 29 sec · 2nd Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on McLean Boulevard

    3 mi · 5 min · McLean Boulevard

  8. 8

    Continue on McLean Boulevard

    1.3 km · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2119 ft · 26 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Avenue, Passaic

    940 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    155 m · 11 sec · Main Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2201 ft · 43 sec · Paulison Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawthorne 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
163 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McLean Boulevard
7 mi · 76%
Lincoln Avenue
0.6 mi · 7%
Paulison Avenue
0.42 mi · 5%
Diamond Bridge Avenue
0.4 mi · 4%
2nd Avenue
0.3 mi · 3%
Main Avenue
0.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

McLean Boulevard

Continue on McLean Boulevard

3.01 mi · 00h 05m

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 19m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.7 mi
6.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Elmwood Park
00h 09m from Hawthorne
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hawthorne 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 Hawthorne to Passaic?

The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?

Elmwood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Hawthorne and 4.6 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 $1.31 one way or $2.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Elmwood Park

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 Elmwood Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 11.9 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmwood Park.

RAIL

Yonkers station

18 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawthorne and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 6.52 mi (10.5 km).

Hawthorne

#1 Hawthorne

Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey

Population18,667
Coordinates40.9492600, -74.1537500
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Royal Avenue (-74.153787, 40.949259)
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
0.32 gal
1.23 L · about $1.31
Round trip
$2.62
0.64 gal · 2.46 L
Estimated CO2
2.8 kg one way
Round trip: 5.7 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.31 $2.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.47 $2.94
Premium $4.95 $1.59 $3.17
Diesel $5.98 $1.91 $3.83

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 Hawthorne and Passaic. The current time is 03:29:28.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.