How far is Morristown, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Morristown, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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
38.34 mi
00h 46m
Flight
30.54 mi
49.15 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.54 mi
Kilometers
49.15 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
38.34 mi
Kilometers
61.7 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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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 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sat, May 30, 2:58 AM EDT
Return by in Morristown
Sat, May 30, 3:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morristown
2026-05-30T02:11
Arrive Passaic
Sat, May 30, 2:58 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morristown
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
Winfield
NJ

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

From Morristown
18 mi
00h 23m
To Passaic
20.3 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph N
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hallandale Drive

    96 m · 20 sec · Hallandale Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Balmoral Avenue

    1300 ft · 1 min · Balmoral Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Morristown Road

    1216 ft · 31 sec · Morristown Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Matawan Road

    3028 ft · 1 min · Matawan Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left

    1175 ft · 39 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    30.9 mi · 43 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left 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 Morristown 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
52.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
30.9 mi · 80%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.33 mi · 3%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 3%
Matawan Road
0.8 mi · 2%
West Passaic Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
East Passaic Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

30.9 mi · 00h 43m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.8 mi
30.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winfield
00h 23m from Morristown
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Morristown and Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 38.3 miles (61.7 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Morristown and 20.3 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.52 one way or $11.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Morristown and Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Winfield

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 Winfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 4.1 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

11 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morristown and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 30.54 mi (49.15 km).

Morristown

#1 Morristown

Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA

Population19,229
Coordinates40.4251100, -74.2537600
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: Hallandale Drive (-74.253706, 40.425001)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 62 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.35 gal
5.12 L · about $5.52
Round trip
$11.03
2.7 gal · 10.24 L
Estimated CO2
12 kg one way
Round trip: 24 kg / 53 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.52 $11.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.21 $12.42
Premium $4.95 $6.69 $13.38
Diesel $5.98 $8.07 $16.15

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Morristown and Passaic. The current time is 02:11:11.

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.