How far is Jamesburg, NJ from Passaic, NJ?
The driving distance from Jamesburg, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 49 miles (78.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 47m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.
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.
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jamesburg and Passaic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jamesburg and Passaic.
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Start on East Railroad Avenue
2264 ft · 1 min · East Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Forsgate Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · Forsgate Drive
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 95, NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2099 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP North: New York City
2247 ft · 55 sec
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Keep slight right
2858 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
27.1 mi · 32 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2085 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
11.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on River Drive
107 m · 9 sec · River Drive
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Turn left onto Paulison Avenue
2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue
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Turn right 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 Jamesburg 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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
27.1 mi · 00h 32m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Jamesburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Passaic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jamesburg to Passaic?
The road trip is about 49 miles (78.8 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Port Reading is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.4 miles from Jamesburg and 25.5 miles from Passaic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 38.5 miles (61.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.07 one way or $14.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jamesburg and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Passaic.
Stop Ideas Near Port Reading
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
City of Elizabeth
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Port Reading.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
New Brunswick station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jamesburg and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 38.48 mi (61.93 km).
#1 Jamesburg
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 5,817 |
| Coordinates | 40.3526100, -74.4401500 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| 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: 79 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 36m |
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 | $7.07 | $14.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.96 | $15.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.57 | $17.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.35 | $20.69 |
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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