How far is Passaic, NJ from Alpine, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Alpine, NJ is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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 30m.
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Halfway Point
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Town/borough in New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Alpine.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Alpine.
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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 right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1569 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4 East: Paramus
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
1032 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
576 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
738 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1846 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
539 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Hackensack Avenue
2628 ft · 55 sec · Hackensack Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
2669 ft · 45 sec · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Roemer Avenue
1830 ft · 33 sec · Roemer Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road
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Turn left onto South Washington Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · South Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Riveredge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Riveredge Road
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Turn left onto Highwood Avenue
612 ft · 20 sec · Highwood Avenue
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Turn left onto County Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · County Road
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Turn right onto Anderson Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Anderson Avenue
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Turn right onto Closter Dock Road
1 km · 1 min · Closter Dock Road
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Turn left onto Warren Lane
1388 ft · 1 min · Warren Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Warren Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Alpine.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.82 mi · 00h 04m
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 Alpine.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Alpine?
The road trip is about 19.1 miles (30.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
River Edge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.6 miles from Passaic and 9.6 miles from Alpine.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.4 miles (19.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 7:28 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Alpine.
Stop Ideas Near River Edge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Edge.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Alpine. Straight-line distance: 12.37 mi (19.91 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 Alpine
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,841 |
| Coordinates | 40.9559300, -73.9312500 |
| Altitude | 122 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alpine (-73.93125, 40.95593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.78 | $5.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.13 | $6.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.07 | $8.13 |
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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