How far is Moonachie, NJ from Passaic, NJ?
The driving distance from Moonachie, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 30m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moonachie and Passaic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moonachie and Passaic.
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Start on Molinart Street
57 m · 10 sec · Molinart Street
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Turn right onto East Park Street
74 m · 16 sec · East Park Street
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Turn left onto Moonachie Road
1 km · 1 min · Moonachie Road
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Turn right onto Moonachie Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Moonachie Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1087 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
1.3 mi · 1 min
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Take the exit slight right
732 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Union Avenue
155 m · 20 sec · Union Avenue
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Turn left onto Hackensack Street
728 ft · 17 sec · Hackensack Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Erie Avenue
957 ft · 19 sec · East Erie Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward West Erie Avenue
11 m · 1 sec · West Erie Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto West Erie Avenue
104 m · 7 sec · West Erie Avenue
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Union Avenue
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Turn slight right
713 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight
58 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Van Houten Avenue
1249 ft · 27 sec · Van Houten Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
2846 ft · 51 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto Paulison Avenue
2201 ft · 43 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 Moonachie 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.
Moonachie Avenue
Turn right onto Moonachie Avenue
1.62 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Moonachie and Sunny near Passaic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moonachie to Passaic?
The road trip is about 8.8 miles (14.1 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
East Rutherford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Moonachie and 5.1 miles from Passaic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.5 miles (7.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 8:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Moonachie and Sunny near Passaic.
Stop Ideas Near East Rutherford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moonachie and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 4.49 mi (7.22 km).
#1 Moonachie
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,689 |
| Coordinates | 40.8412100, -74.0451400 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
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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