How far is Lake Como, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Lake Como, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
65.31 mi
01h 07m
Flight
48.44 mi
77.96 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.44 mi
Kilometers
77.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.31 mi
Kilometers
105.1 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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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 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 6:33 AM EDT
Return by in Lake Como
Wed, Apr 22, 7:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Como
2026-04-22T05:25
Arrive Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 6:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Como
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Lake Como
30.4 mi
00h 33m
To Passaic
34.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lake Como and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Como and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    2602 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    959 ft · 31 sec · 10th Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto River Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · River Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on Asbury Park Circle

    1157 ft · 20 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  6. 6

    Continue on Asbury Park Circle

    119 m · 7 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on Asbury Avenue

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Asbury Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Asbury Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Asbury Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1750 ft · 43 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1818 ft · 24 sec · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Como and Passaic.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
48.9 mi · 75%
River Road
3.38 mi · 5%
Asbury Avenue
2.51 mi · 4%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.33 mi · 2%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.87 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Continue on Garden State Parkway

48.1 mi · 01h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.8 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 33m from Lake Como
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Como 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 Lake Como to Passaic?

The road trip is about 65.3 miles (105.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from Lake Como and 34.9 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.8 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 $9.40 one way or $18.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Lake Como and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around South Amboy, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Amboy.

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Como and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 48.44 mi (77.96 km).

Lake Como

#1 Lake Como

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population1,677
Coordinates40.1598400, -74.0281900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: 3rd Avenue (-74.027989, 40.159867)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.3 gal
8.72 L · about $9.40
Round trip
$18.80
4.6 gal · 17.44 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.9 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.40 $18.80
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.58 $21.16
Premium $4.95 $11.39 $22.79
Diesel $5.98 $13.75 $27.51

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Como and Passaic. The current time is 05:25:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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