How far is Newton, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Newton, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (57 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
51.74 mi
01h 01m
Flight
35.42 mi
57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.42 mi
Kilometers
57 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.74 mi
Kilometers
83.26 km
Drive Time
01h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Return by in Newton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newton
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 1:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newton
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
Denville
NJ

Township in Morris County, New Jersey

From Newton
22.7 mi
00h 30m
To Passaic
29 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Spring Street

    763 ft · 16 sec · Spring Street

  2. 2

    Exit the roundabout onto Main Street

    745 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Halsted Street

    945 ft · 37 sec · Halsted Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Madison Street

    129 m · 16 sec · Madison Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cedar Street

    157 m · 24 sec · Cedar Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Spring Street

    85 m · 9 sec · Spring Street

  7. 7

    Keep straight to continue on Sparta Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Sparta Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Newton Sparta Road

    4.2 mi · 7 min · Newton Sparta Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Sparta Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Sparta Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right toward NJ 15 South

    1172 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    10 mi · 15 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 East: New York

    1.4 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  14. 14

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

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right

    122 m · 14 sec

  18. 18

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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · 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 Newton and Passaic.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
18.6 mi · 36%
NJ 15 South
10.2 mi · 20%
US 46 East
5.94 mi · 11%
Newton Sparta Road
4.16 mi · 8%
Sparta Avenue
2.81 mi · 5%
Paulison Avenue
2.18 mi · 4%
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 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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.4 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Denville
00h 30m from Newton
Leave By
4:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Newton and Mostly Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?

Denville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.7 miles from Newton and 29 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (57 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.4 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 4:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Denville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Denville, 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 Denville.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

32 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

38 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Newton and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 35.42 mi (57 km).

Newton

#1 Newton

Town in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States

Population7,977
Coordinates41.0581500, -74.7526700
Altitude196
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Spring Street (-74.752629, 41.058183)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.95
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.48 $14.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.42 $16.83
Premium $4.95 $9.07 $18.13
Diesel $5.98 $10.94 $21.89

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 Newton and Passaic. The current time is 00:48:29.

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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.