How far is Mount Arlington, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Mount Arlington, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 23m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.67 mi
00h 41m
Flight
26.88 mi
43.26 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.88 mi
Kilometers
43.26 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.67 mi
Kilometers
59.01 km
Drive Time
00h 41m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 1:22 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Arlington
Wed, Apr 22, 2:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Arlington
2026-04-22T00:40
Arrive Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 1:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Arlington
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
Parsippany
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Mount Arlington
17.5 mi
00h 20m
To Passaic
19.1 mi
00h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Mount Arlington and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Arlington and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on Mountainview Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · Mountainview Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Howard Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Howard Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on Espanong Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Espanong Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Edison Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Edison Road

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Edison Road

    116 m · 8 sec · Edison Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    78 m · 7 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Rt 15 South

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Rt 15 South

  8. 8

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York

    1.4 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    122 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Arlington 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
43.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
18.6 mi · 51%
US 46 East
5.94 mi · 16%
Rt 15 South
3.66 mi · 10%
Paulison Avenue
2.18 mi · 6%
Howard Boulevard
1.57 mi · 4%
Espanong Road
1.27 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

18.6 mi · 00h 21m

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 41m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.8 mi
26.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parsippany
00h 20m from Mount Arlington
Leave By
7:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Arlington 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 Mount Arlington to Passaic?

The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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?

Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Mount Arlington and 19.1 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 26.9 miles (43.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Parsippany

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 Parsippany and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 10.7 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City of East Orange
Meeting point 12.6 mi away

City of East Orange

East Orange , NJ
44 City Hall Plaza, East Orange, NJ 07017
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 13 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

33 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

38 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Arlington and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 26.88 mi (43.26 km).

Mount Arlington

#1 Mount Arlington

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population5,826
Coordinates40.9259300, -74.6348800
Altitude309
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Howard Boulevard (-74.634979, 40.925902)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.29 gal
4.9 L · about $5.27
Round trip
$10.54
2.58 gal · 9.8 L
Estimated CO2
11.5 kg one way
Round trip: 22.9 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.27 $10.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.93 $11.87
Premium $4.95 $6.39 $12.78
Diesel $5.98 $7.71 $15.43

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Arlington and Passaic. The current time is 00:40:56.

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.