How far is Mantua, NJ from Passaic, NJ?
The driving distance from Mantua, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 103.1 miles (166 km), with a travel time of about 01h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mantua and Passaic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mantua and Passaic.
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Start on the route
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn right onto Mantua Pike
2.8 mi · 5 min · Mantua Pike
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Continue on South Broad Street
1.3 mi · 4 min · South Broad Street
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Turn right onto Edith Avenue
72 m · 10 sec · Edith Avenue
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Turn left onto Washington Avenue
755 ft · 15 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
852 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway
2651 ft · 45 sec · Broadway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Walt Whitman Bridge
1272 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left
11.7 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
1717 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
1245 ft · 19 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
2639 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
2795 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2085 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
11.4 mi · 17 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 Mantua and Passaic.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
51.9 mi · 01h 01m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog leaving Mantua 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 Mantua to Passaic?
The road trip is about 103.1 miles (166 km) and usually takes 01h 47m 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?
Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Mantua and 52.8 miles from Passaic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.7 miles (147.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 2:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.87 one way or $29.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog around Mantua and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.
Stop Ideas Near Hightstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mantua and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 91.73 mi (147.62 km).
#1 Mantua
Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
| Population | 14,877 |
| Coordinates | 39.7940000, -75.1721200 |
| Altitude | 7 |
| 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: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.87 | $29.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.74 | $33.48 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.77 | $43.53 |
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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