How far is Long Branch, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Long Branch, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
57.61 mi
01h 04m
Flight
38.84 mi
62.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.84 mi
Kilometers
62.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.61 mi
Kilometers
92.72 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Return by in Long Branch
Thu, Apr 23, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Branch
2026-04-23T00:39
Arrive Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 1:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Long Branch
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 Long Branch
27.7 mi
00h 32m
To Passaic
30 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°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 Long Branch and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Branch and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on Broadway

    153 m · 16 sec · Broadway

  2. 2

    Turn right onto 7th Avenue

    2019 ft · 1 min · 7th Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Joline Avenue

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Joline Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the exit straight toward GSP: Garden State Parkway

    68 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP Notrh: Woodbridge

    1637 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight right

    1033 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.4 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward Crossover to Express Roadway

    983 ft · 13 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    35.1 mi · 47 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  12. 12

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Branch 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
45.5 mi · 79%
Joline Avenue
4.71 mi · 8%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.33 mi · 2%
Broadway
1.12 mi · 2%
West Passaic Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
GSP Notrh
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

35.1 mi · 00h 47m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.8 mi
38.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 32m from Long Branch
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Long Branch 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 Long Branch to Passaic?

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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 27.7 miles from Long Branch and 30 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 38.8 miles (62.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Long Branch 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 Long Branch and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 38.84 mi (62.5 km).

Long Branch

#1 Long Branch

City in New Jersey, United States

Population30,210
Coordinates40.3042800, -73.9923600
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-73.992341, 40.304045)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
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
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.59
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.29 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.34 $18.67
Premium $4.95 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $5.98 $12.14 $24.28

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 Long Branch and Passaic. The current time is 00:39:49.

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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.