How far is Lawrence, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Lawrence, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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
58.2 mi
01h 10m
Flight
49.58 mi
79.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.58 mi
Kilometers
79.79 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.2 mi
Kilometers
93.66 km
Drive Time
01h 10m

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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 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Return by in Lawrence
Thu, Apr 23, 2:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lawrence
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 1:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lawrence
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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Lawrence
27 mi
00h 35m
To Passaic
31.1 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fountayne Boulevard

    19 m · 9 sec · Fountayne Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lawrence Station Road

    1 km · 1 min · Lawrence Station Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Quaker Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Quaker Bridge Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1325 ft · 36 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Brunswick Pike

    16 mi · 23 min · Brunswick Pike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    603 ft · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

    154 m · 8 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    112 m · 6 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    2.7 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.6 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    969 ft · 17 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1162 ft · 20 sec

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.9 mi · 9 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

    2305 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21.5 mi · 30 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 Lawrence 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
49.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
21.5 mi · 37%
Brunswick Pike
16.1 mi · 28%
Newark|Newark
10.2 mi · 18%
Quaker Bridge Road
1.4 mi · 2%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.33 mi · 2%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

21.5 mi · 00h 30m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.6 mi
49.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 35m from Lawrence
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lawrence 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 Lawrence to Passaic?

The road trip is about 58.2 miles (93.7 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27 miles from Lawrence and 31.1 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 49.6 miles (79.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.6 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.38 one way or $16.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lawrence and Mostly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lawrence and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 49.58 mi (79.79 km).

Lawrence

#1 Lawrence

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population32,595
Coordinates40.2740000, -74.6796000
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Fountayne Boulevard (-74.679528, 40.27403)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 94 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.05 gal
7.77 L · about $8.38
Round trip
$16.75
4.1 gal · 15.54 L
Estimated CO2
18.2 kg one way
Round trip: 36.4 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.38 $16.75
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.43 $18.86
Premium $4.95 $10.16 $20.31
Diesel $5.98 $12.26 $24.52

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 Lawrence and Passaic. The current time is 00:24:57.

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.