How far is Passaic, NJ from Allendale, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Allendale, NJ is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Allendale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Allendale.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
115 m · 15 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto Gregory Avenue
2328 ft · 50 sec · Gregory Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto River Drive
89 m · 10 sec · River Drive
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Keep slight right
112 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 21 North
1491 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
1233 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard
2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson
1009 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park
147 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park
69 m · 5 sec
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Continue straight
141 m · 14 sec
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Turn left onto River Road
1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road
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Continue on River Drive
1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive
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Continue on River Road
1.5 km · 2 min · River Road
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Turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue
2740 ft · 1 min · Fair Lawn Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward NJ 208 North
1106 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
2.2 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Midland Park, Ridgewood
855 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right onto Goffle Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Goffle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Godwin Avenue
2362 ft · 42 sec · Godwin Avenue
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Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street
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Continue on Crescent Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Crescent Avenue
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Turn right onto Ivers Road
1157 ft · 53 sec · Ivers Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Turnpike
1755 ft · 30 sec · Franklin Turnpike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Turnpike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Allendale.
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.
NJ 21 North
Merge slight left
2.47 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Allendale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Allendale?
The road trip is about 15.8 miles (25.4 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Fair Lawn is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.9 miles from Passaic and 7.9 miles from Allendale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.7 miles (20.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.29 one way or $4.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Allendale.
Stop Ideas Near Fair Lawn
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Orangetown Town Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Fair Lawn.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Allendale. Straight-line distance: 12.76 mi (20.54 km).
#1 Passaic
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
| Population | 69,340 |
| Coordinates | 40.8567700, -74.1284800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allendale
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 6,701 |
| Coordinates | 41.0414900, -74.1290300 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Allendale (-74.12903, 41.04149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.77 | $5.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.35 | $6.70 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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