How far is Kearny, NJ from Passaic, NJ?
The driving distance from Kearny, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 7.5 miles (12 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Kearny and Passaic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kearny and Passaic.
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Start on Beech Street
767 ft · 39 sec · Beech Street
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Turn left onto Midland Avenue
134 m · 15 sec · Midland Avenue
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Turn right onto Kearny Avenue
1.3 km · 3 min · Kearny Avenue
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Turn left onto Belleville Turnpike
3260 ft · 1 min · Belleville Turnpike
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.1 km · 1 min · Main Street
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Take the ramp right toward NJ 21 North: Passaic
1975 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
3.9 mi · 4 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 Kearny and Passaic.
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.
NJ 21 North
Merge slight left
3.88 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Kearny 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 Kearny to Passaic?
The road trip is about 7.5 miles (12 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Kearny and 3.7 miles from Passaic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.3 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 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.06 one way or $2.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Kearny and Mostly Sunny near Passaic.
Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lyndhurst.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Kearny and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 6.17 mi (9.93 km).
#1 Kearny
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 40,507 |
| Coordinates | 40.7684300, -74.1454200 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 12 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.06 | $2.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.20 | $2.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.29 | $2.58 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
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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