How far is Lambertville, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Lambertville, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 45m 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
71.68 mi
01h 22m
Flight
54.54 mi
87.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.54 mi
Kilometers
87.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
71.68 mi
Kilometers
115.35 km
Drive Time
01h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM EDT
Return by in Lambertville
Thu, Apr 23, 12:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lambertville
2026-04-22T21:27
Arrive Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 10:50 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lambertville
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
Far Hills
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Lambertville
32.6 mi
00h 41m
To Passaic
39.1 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Lambertville and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lambertville and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on South Main Street

    15 m · 5 sec · South Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    84 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5 mi · 6 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North: Flemington

    2700 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on US 202

    14.8 mi · 21 min · US 202

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown

    1981 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 East: New York City

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    2852 ft · 37 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    16.6 mi · 19 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    4.6 mi · 5 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP: G.S. Parkway

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North Toll

    1.1 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    8.9 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  18. 18

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lambertville 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
21.7 mi · 30%
US 202
14.8 mi · 21%
Garden State Parkway
8.91 mi · 12%
US 202 North
6.46 mi · 9%
I 287 North
2.87 mi · 4%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 22m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Far Hills
00h 41m from Lambertville
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Lambertville 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 Lambertville to Passaic?

The road trip is about 71.6 miles (115.3 km) and usually takes 01h 22m 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?

Far Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Lambertville and 39.1 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.34 one way or $20.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Far Hills

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Far Hills, 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 Far Hills.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lambertville and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 54.54 mi (87.78 km).

Lambertville

#1 Lambertville

City in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,790
Coordinates40.3659400, -74.9429400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: South Main Street (-74.942809, 40.365962)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 115 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.53 gal
9.57 L · about $10.34
Round trip
$20.68
5.06 gal · 19.14 L
Estimated CO2
22.5 kg one way
Round trip: 45 kg / 99 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.34 $20.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.64 $23.27
Premium $4.95 $12.53 $25.07
Diesel $5.98 $15.13 $30.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lambertville and Passaic. The current time is 21:27:42.

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.