How far is Montvale, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Montvale, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
20.77 mi
00h 29m
Flight
14.24 mi
22.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.24 mi
Kilometers
22.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
20.77 mi
Kilometers
33.42 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM EDT
Return by in Montvale
Wed, Apr 22, 10:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montvale
2026-04-22T21:23
Arrive Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 9:53 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Montvale
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Paramus
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Montvale
9.4 mi
00h 14m
To Passaic
11.3 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Penn Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Myrtle Street

    129 m · 19 sec · Myrtle Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hillcrest Avenue

    1645 ft · 1 min · Hillcrest Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Avenue East

    1754 ft · 53 sec · Grand Avenue East

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Park Street

    152 m · 8 sec · Park Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Kinderkamack Road

    3.3 mi · 5 min · South Kinderkamack Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Westwood Avenue

    1424 ft · 34 sec · Westwood Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    3008 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    904 ft · 19 sec · 4th Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Forest Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Oradell Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Oradell Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll South: Commuter Parking

    101 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    744 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on From Road, Parkway South

    770 ft · 17 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto From Road

    559 ft · 12 sec · From Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp straight toward GSP South

    1908 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Garfield

    1654 ft · 57 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Avenue, Passaic

    940 ft · 24 sec

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    155 m · 11 sec · Main Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2201 ft · 43 sec · Paulison Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
125 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
5.28 mi · 25%
US 46 West
4.25 mi · 20%
South Kinderkamack Road
3.35 mi · 16%
Forest Avenue
1 mi · 5%
Oradell Avenue
0.91 mi · 4%
4th Avenue
0.74 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

5.28 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.6 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paramus
00h 14m from Montvale
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Montvale 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 Montvale to Passaic?

The road trip is about 20.8 miles (33.4 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Paramus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.4 miles from Montvale and 11.3 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.98 one way or $5.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Montvale and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Paramus

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Paramus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.5 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Orangetown Town Hall
Meeting point 9.2 mi away

Orangetown Town Hall

Orangeburg , NY
26 Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paramus.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montvale and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 14.24 mi (22.91 km).

Montvale

#1 Montvale

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population8,580
Coordinates41.0467600, -74.0229200
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Avenue (-74.022869, 41.046497)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 33 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.73 gal
2.77 L · about $2.98
Round trip
$5.97
1.46 gal · 5.54 L
Estimated CO2
6.5 kg one way
Round trip: 13 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.98 $5.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.36 $6.71
Premium $4.95 $3.62 $7.23
Diesel $5.98 $4.37 $8.73

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 Montvale and Passaic. The current time is 21:23:38.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.