How far is Montague, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Montague, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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
63.5 mi
01h 16m
Flight
46.38 mi
74.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
46.38 mi
Kilometers
74.64 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.5 mi
Kilometers
102.2 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Fri, Apr 17, 6:10 AM EDT
Return by in Montague
Fri, Apr 17, 7:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montague
2026-04-17T04:53
Arrive Passaic
Fri, Apr 17, 6:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montague
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
Ogdensburg
NJ

Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey

From Montague
28.3 mi
00h 38m
To Passaic
35.2 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    841 ft · 26 sec · River Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Deckertown Turnpike

    1.1 km · 1 min · Deckertown Turnpike

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Clove Road

    10 m · 3 sec · Clove Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Deckertown Turnpike

    10.3 mi · 16 min · Deckertown Turnpike

  5. 5

    Continue on Libertyville Road

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Libertyville Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue on Walling Avenue

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Walling Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 12 min · Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    122 m · 14 sec

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montague and Passaic.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walling Avenue
18.1 mi · 29%
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
16 mi · 25%
Deckertown Turnpike
11 mi · 17%
US 46 East
5.81 mi · 9%
Libertyville Road
2.24 mi · 4%
Paulison Avenue
2.18 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Walling Avenue

Continue on Walling Avenue

18.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.1 mi
46.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ogdensburg
00h 38m from Montague
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Montague and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 63.5 miles (102.2 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Ogdensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Montague and 35.2 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 46.4 miles (74.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.15 one way or $18.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Montague and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Ogdensburg

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

53 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

54 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

60 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

61 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montague and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 46.38 mi (74.64 km).

Montague

#1 Montague

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,630
Coordinates41.3031500, -74.7935000
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-74.793499, 41.30315)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
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
2.24 gal
8.48 L · about $9.15
Round trip
$18.31
4.48 gal · 16.96 L
Estimated CO2
19.9 kg one way
Round trip: 39.8 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.15 $18.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.30 $20.60
Premium $4.95 $11.10 $22.19
Diesel $5.98 $13.40 $26.79

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Montague and Passaic. The current time is 04:53:26.

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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.