How far is Moorestown, NJ from Passaic, NJ?
The driving distance from Moorestown, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 08m 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 34m.
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 Middlesex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moorestown and Passaic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moorestown and Passaic.
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Start on the route
26 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
58 m · 19 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Plum Street
63 m · 14 sec · Plum Street
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Turn left onto Chester Avenue
778 ft · 21 sec · Chester Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
1029 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road
2789 ft · 58 sec · Mount Laurel Road
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North
1396 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
6.8 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 541 South: Mount Holly
1749 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mount Holly Road
1.2 km · 58 sec · Mount Holly Road
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Continue on Burlington-Mount Holly Road
2438 ft · 43 sec · Burlington-Mount Holly Road
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Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll
1159 ft · 40 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York
1509 ft · 52 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5.1 mi · 6 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 Moorestown 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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Moorestown 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 Moorestown to Passaic?
The road trip is about 86.1 miles (138.6 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?
Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Moorestown and 44.2 miles from Passaic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Moorestown and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.
Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamesburg.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moorestown and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 74.92 mi (120.58 km).
#1 Moorestown
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 20,607 |
| Coordinates | 39.9670600, -74.9426700 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| 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: 139 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 04m |
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 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $13.98 | $27.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.06 | $30.12 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.18 | $36.36 |
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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