How far is Hillsborough, NJ from Passaic, NJ?
The driving distance from Hillsborough, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 37 miles (59.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 16m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.
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.
Township in Union County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hillsborough and Passaic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hillsborough and Passaic.
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Start on Willow Road
17 m · 9 sec · Willow Road
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Turn left onto Hillsborough Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Hillsborough Road
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Turn right onto Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
7.2 mi · 11 min · Peter J. Biondi Memorial Bypass
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Somerville Circle
64 m · 3 sec
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Exit the rotary onto US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
1.6 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
1981 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: New York City
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
2852 ft · 37 sec · 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 Hillsborough 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.
Sunny leaving Hillsborough 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 Hillsborough to Passaic?
The road trip is about 55.7 miles (89.6 km) and usually takes 01h 08m 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?
Berkeley Heights is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.3 miles from Hillsborough and 31.4 miles from Passaic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 37 miles (59.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.05 one way or $16.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hillsborough and Mostly Sunny near Passaic.
Stop Ideas Near Berkeley Heights
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City Hall - City of Newark
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Berkeley Heights.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hillsborough and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 36.99 mi (59.53 km).
#1 Hillsborough
Township in Somerset county, New Jersey
| Population | 40,105 |
| Coordinates | 40.4776000, -74.6268200 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| 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: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.05 | $16.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.78 | $23.56 |
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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