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

The driving distance from North Arlington, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 26m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
5.93 mi
00h 13m
Flight
4.73 mi
7.61 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
4.73 mi
Kilometers
7.61 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
5.93 mi
Kilometers
9.54 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Return by in North Arlington
Sun, Apr 19, 6:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Arlington
2026-04-19T06:07
Arrive Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 6:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in North 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
Lyndhurst
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From North Arlington
2.9 mi
00h 06m
To Passaic
3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Beaver Avenue

    16 m · 4 sec · Beaver Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ridge Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Marginal Road

    660 ft · 17 sec · Marginal Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left toward NJ 3 West

    68 m · 5 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1494 ft · 18 sec

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21: Paterson, Newark

    2212 ft · 54 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 21 North, NJ 21 South

    590 ft · 14 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21 North: Paterson

    2119 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on River Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · River Drive

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Arlington 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
237.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ridge Road
2.22 mi · 37%
NJ 21 North
1.88 mi · 32%
Paulison Avenue
0.51 mi · 9%
NJ 21
0.42 mi · 7%
NJ 3 West
0.33 mi · 5%
River Drive
0.3 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Ridge Road

Turn right onto Ridge Road

2.22 mi · 00h 04m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.2 mi
4.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lyndhurst
00h 06m from North Arlington
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving North Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from North Arlington to Passaic?

The road trip is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Lyndhurst is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from North Arlington and 3 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.2 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.86 one way or $1.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around North Arlington and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Lyndhurst

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 Lyndhurst and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 8.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 9.8 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 6.8 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 9.8 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

13 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

13 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

23 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Arlington and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 4.73 mi (7.61 km).

North Arlington

#1 North Arlington

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population15,609
Coordinates40.7884300, -74.1332000
Altitude42
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Beaver Avenue (-74.133228, 40.788397)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.21 gal
0.79 L · about $0.86
Round trip
$1.72
0.42 gal · 1.58 L
Estimated CO2
1.9 kg one way
Round trip: 3.7 kg / 8 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.86 $1.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.97 $1.93
Premium $4.95 $1.04 $2.08
Diesel $5.98 $1.26 $2.51

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between North Arlington and Passaic. The current time is 06:07:22.

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.