How far is National Park, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from National Park, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88 miles (141.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
100.46 mi
01h 38m
Flight
88 mi
141.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88 mi
Kilometers
141.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.46 mi
Kilometers
161.67 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Tue, May 26, 3:30 AM EDT
Return by in National Park
Tue, May 26, 5:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave National Park
2026-05-26T01:51
Arrive Passaic
Tue, May 26, 3:30 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in National Park
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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From National Park
49 mi
00h 49m
To Passaic
51.4 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Tue, May 26 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
83°F
Tuesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between National Park and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on Hessian Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Hessian Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Crown Point Road

    1218 ft · 30 sec · Crown Point Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp straight

    667 ft · 16 sec

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 295

    746 ft · 18 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on I 295 North

    1937 ft · 47 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    12.2 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

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

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on River Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · River Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between National Park 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi · 66%
I 295 North
12.6 mi · 13%
NJ 21
11.4 mi · 11%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 3%
Hessian Avenue
1.29 mi · 1%
NJ 73 South
0.56 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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.5 mi
88 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
00h 49m from National Park
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving National Park and Mostly Cloudy near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from National Park to Passaic?

The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.7 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49 miles from National Park and 51.4 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 88 miles (141.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.5 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around National Park and Mostly Cloudy near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 13.6 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 13.6 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between National Park and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 88 mi (141.62 km).

National Park

#1 National Park

Borough of New Jersey

Population2,949
Coordinates39.8659500, -75.1787900
Altitude5
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Hessian Avenue (-75.178914, 39.86572)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.42 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.01
7.1 gal · 26.84 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.51 $29.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.33 $32.65
Premium $4.95 $17.59 $35.17
Diesel $5.98 $21.23 $42.46

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 26, 2026

There is no time difference between National Park and Passaic. The current time is 01:51:38.

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.