How far is Landing, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Landing, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.73 mi
00h 41m
Flight
28.24 mi
45.44 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.24 mi
Kilometers
45.44 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.73 mi
Kilometers
54.29 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sat, Nov 7, 12:39 AM EST
Return by in Landing
Sat, Nov 7, 1:21 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Landing
2026-11-06T23:58
Arrive Passaic
Sat, Nov 7, 12:39 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Landing
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

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
Parsippany
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Landing
16.8 mi
00h 20m
To Passaic
16.9 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph W
Destination
69°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Landing Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Landing Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Ledgewood Landing Road

    2187 ft · 44 sec · Ledgewood Landing Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 East: New York

    1959 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    24.2 mi · 27 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right

    122 m · 14 sec

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
24.2 mi · 72%
US 46 East
5.94 mi · 18%
Paulison Avenue
2.18 mi · 6%
Landing Road
0.66 mi · 2%
Ledgewood Landing Road
0.41 mi · 1%
I 80 East
0.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

24.2 mi · 00h 27m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
28.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsippany
00h 20m from Landing
Leave By
7:06 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Landing and Rain near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Landing to Passaic?

The road trip is about 33.7 miles (54.3 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from Landing and 16.9 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 28.2 miles (45.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.87 one way or $9.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Landing and Rain near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Parsippany

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Landing and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 28.24 mi (45.44 km).

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#1 Landing

Landing is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.9051000, -74.6651600
Altitude281
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Landing Road (-74.665102, 40.905043)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.51 L · about $4.87
Round trip
$9.75
2.38 gal · 9.02 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $4.87 $9.75
Mid-grade $4.72 $5.62 $11.24
Premium $5.04 $6.00 $11.99
Diesel $6.33 $7.54 $15.07

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Landing and Passaic. The current time is 23:58:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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