How far is Palmyra, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Palmyra, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 90.6 miles (145.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.4 miles (121.4 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.57 mi
01h 38m
Flight
75.4 mi
121.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.4 mi
Kilometers
121.35 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.57 mi
Kilometers
145.76 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, 3:51 PM EDT
Return by in Palmyra
Tue, May 26, 5:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmyra
2026-05-26T14:12
Arrive Passaic
Tue, May 26, 3:51 PM 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 Palmyra
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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Palmyra
42.4 mi
00h 49m
To Passaic
48.2 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 26 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 mph
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 Palmyra and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 2nd Street

    50 m · 15 sec · West 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Temple Boulevard

    1037 ft · 30 sec · Temple Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cinnaminson Avenue

    1601 ft · 51 sec · Cinnaminson Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto East Broad Street

    2.6 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Saint Mihiel Drive

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Saint Mihiel Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Lafayette Street

    990 ft · 23 sec · Lafayette Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Pavilion Avenue

    2068 ft · 35 sec · Pavilion Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Burlington Avenue

    2 mi · 3 min · Burlington Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Warren Street

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Warren Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Beverly Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Beverly Road

  11. 11

    Turn slight left onto Burlington Pike

    115 m · 6 sec · Burlington Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1477 ft · 27 sec · Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden

    1.1 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

    2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

  17. 17

    Keep slight right

    50.3 mi · 59 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  22. 22

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

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Continue on River Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · River Drive

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmyra 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
27 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
53 mi · 58%
NJ 21
11.4 mi · 13%
Burlington Pike
4.81 mi · 5%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 4%
East Broad Street
2.59 mi · 3%
Burlington Avenue
2 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

Keep slight right

50.3 mi · 00h 59m

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
+15.2 mi
75.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 49m from Palmyra
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Palmyra 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 Palmyra to Passaic?

The road trip is about 90.6 miles (145.8 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.4 miles from Palmyra and 48.2 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 75.4 miles (121.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 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 $13.08 one way or $26.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Palmyra and Mostly Cloudy near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 75.4 mi (121.35 km).

Palmyra

#1 Palmyra

Borough in Burlington County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population7,135
Coordinates40.0070600, -75.0282300
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: West 2nd Street (-75.02829, 40.007122)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 146 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.2 gal
12.1 L · about $13.08
Round trip
$26.15
6.4 gal · 24.2 L
Estimated CO2
28.4 kg one way
Round trip: 56.9 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.08 $26.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.72 $29.43
Premium $4.95 $15.85 $31.71
Diesel $5.98 $19.14 $38.27

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 Palmyra and Passaic. The current time is 14:12:25.

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.