How far is High Bridge, NJ from Passaic, NJ?
The driving distance from High Bridge, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.3 miles (68 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between High Bridge and Passaic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between High Bridge and Passaic.
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Start on Bridge Street
102 m · 10 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Turn left onto Route 31 (CR 513)
2 mi · 2 min · Route 31 (CR 513)
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Take the exit slight left toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Newark
1479 ft · 36 sec · ramp to I-78/US 22 East
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
1412 ft · 48 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North Toll
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
8.9 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
889 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue
2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
2703 ft · 53 sec · 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 High Bridge and Passaic.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16.6 mi · 00h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving High Bridge 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 High Bridge to Passaic?
The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.7 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?
Watchung is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from High Bridge and 32.8 miles from Passaic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.3 miles (68 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 4:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around High Bridge and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.
Stop Ideas Near Watchung
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
Linden City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Watchung.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between High Bridge and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 42.23 mi (67.97 km).
#1 High Bridge
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 3,388 |
| Coordinates | 40.6670500, -74.8957200 |
| Altitude | 99 |
| 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: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.30 | $20.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
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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