How far is Lyndhurst, NJ from Passaic, NJ?
The driving distance from Lyndhurst, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 4 miles (6.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.1 miles (5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lyndhurst and Passaic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lyndhurst and Passaic.
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Start on Delafield Avenue
3100 ft · 2 min · Delafield Avenue
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Turn left onto Rutherford Avenue
1187 ft · 27 sec · Rutherford Avenue
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Turn right onto Park Avenue
88 m · 18 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto Marginal Road
606 ft · 10 sec · Marginal Road
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 3 West
1372 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South
590 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21 North: Paterson
2119 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on River Drive
107 m · 9 sec · River Drive
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Turn left onto Paulison Avenue
2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue
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Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Lyndhurst and Passaic.
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.
NJ 21 North
Merge slight left
1.37 mi · 00h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Lyndhurst 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 Lyndhurst to Passaic?
The road trip is about 4 miles (6.5 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2 miles from Lyndhurst and 2.1 miles from Passaic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.1 miles (5 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.57 one way or $1.14 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Lyndhurst and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.
Stop Ideas Near Rutherford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rutherford.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lyndhurst and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 3.1 mi (4.99 km).
#1 Lyndhurst
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 22,781 |
| Coordinates | 40.8120400, -74.1243100 |
| Altitude | 10 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Passaic
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
| Population | 69,340 |
| Coordinates | 40.8567700, -74.1284800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.57 | $1.14 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.64 | $1.29 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.69 | $1.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.84 | $1.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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