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

The driving distance from Mount Ephraim, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.5 miles (136 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.88 mi
01h 42m
Flight
84.53 mi
136.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.53 mi
Kilometers
136.04 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.88 mi
Kilometers
154.3 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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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 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Return by in Mount Ephraim
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Ephraim
2026-04-22T22:59
Arrive Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 12:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mount Ephraim
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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Mount Ephraim
46.8 mi
00h 51m
To Passaic
49.1 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Ephraim and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Linwood Avenue

    20 m · 5 sec · Linwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grant Avenue

    753 ft · 35 sec · Grant Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto West Kings Highway

    2105 ft · 38 sec · West Kings Highway

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Black Horse Pike

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll

    2260 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on River Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · River Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Ephraim 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
75 mi · 78%
NJ 21
11.4 mi · 12%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 4%
Black Horse Pike
1.33 mi · 1%
NJTP North
0.55 mi · 1%
Paulison Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.4 mi
84.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 51m from Mount Ephraim
Leave By
3:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Mount Ephraim 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 Ephraim to Passaic?

The road trip is about 95.9 miles (154.3 km) and usually takes 01h 42m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.8 miles from Mount Ephraim and 49.1 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 84.5 miles (136 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.4 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 3:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.81 one way or $27.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Cranbury, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Ephraim and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 84.53 mi (136.04 km).

Mount Ephraim

#1 Mount Ephraim

Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,575
Coordinates39.8784500, -75.0926700
Altitude8
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Linwood Avenue (-75.092643, 39.87834)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.38 gal
12.81 L · about $13.81
Round trip
$27.62
6.76 gal · 25.62 L
Estimated CO2
30 kg one way
Round trip: 60.1 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.81 $27.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.54 $31.09
Premium $4.95 $16.74 $33.49
Diesel $5.98 $20.21 $40.42

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 Mount Ephraim and Passaic. The current time is 22:59:16.

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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.