How far is Mercerville, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Mercerville, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
64.05 mi
01h 13m
Flight
51.88 mi
83.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
51.88 mi
Kilometers
83.5 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
64.05 mi
Kilometers
103.08 km
Drive Time
01h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sun, Nov 8, 9:18 AM EST
Return by in Mercerville
Sun, Nov 8, 10:31 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mercerville
2026-11-08T08:04
Arrive Passaic
Sun, Nov 8, 9:18 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mercerville
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Metuchen
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Mercerville
30.1 mi
00h 36m
To Passaic
33.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
43°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
64°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
13 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Edinburg Road

    140 m · 16 sec · Edinburg Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto White Horse-Mercerville Road

    1117 ft · 27 sec · White Horse-Mercerville Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto New Jersey Highway 33

    3.8 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Highway 33

  4. 4

    Turn left

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Mercer Street

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Mercer Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Ward Street

    157 m · 16 sec · West Ward Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1243 ft · 35 sec · South Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn slight right

    29 m · 4 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Franklin Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    33.4 mi · 39 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on River Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · River Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mercerville 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
33.4 mi · 52%
NJ 21
11.4 mi · 18%
New Jersey Highway 33
3.77 mi · 6%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 5%
Mercer Street
1.65 mi · 3%
Franklin Street
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Turn left onto New Jersey Turnpike

33.4 mi · 00h 39m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.2 mi
51.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Metuchen
00h 36m from Mercerville
Leave By
4:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Mercerville and Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 64.1 miles (103.1 km) and usually takes 01h 13m 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?

Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.1 miles from Mercerville and 33.9 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.21 one way or $18.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Mercerville and Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Metuchen

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

9 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

23 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mercerville and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 51.88 mi (83.5 km).

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#1 Mercerville

Mercerville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.2370500, -74.6865500
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Edinburg Road (-74.686572, 40.237088)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.26 gal
8.56 L · about $9.21
Round trip
$18.43
4.52 gal · 17.12 L
Estimated CO2
20.1 kg one way
Round trip: 40.2 kg / 89 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $9.21 $18.43
Mid-grade $4.71 $10.64 $21.28
Premium $5.02 $11.35 $22.70
Diesel $6.31 $14.27 $28.54

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Mercerville and Passaic. The current time is 08:04:16.

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.