How far is Passaic, NJ from Ashland, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Ashland, NJ is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
89.23 mi
01h 52m
Flight
82.75 mi
133.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.75 mi
Kilometers
133.17 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.23 mi
Kilometers
143.6 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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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 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ashland
Tue, Apr 14, 9:20 PM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Tue, Apr 14, 11:12 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-14T19:27
Arrive Ashland
Tue, Apr 14, 9:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:52 AM to 11:52 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
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
Clearbrook Park
NJ

Town

From Passaic
44.6 mi
00h 56m
To Ashland
44.6 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 12 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 10 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2201 ft · 41 sec · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 21 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    96 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    49.6 mi · 58 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    2533 ft · 43 sec

  17. 17

    Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.3 mi · 5 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

    740 ft · 18 sec

  20. 20

    Turn slight left onto CR 561 East: Voorhees, Gibbsboro

    97 m · 15 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Berlin Road

    1777 ft · 32 sec · Berlin Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    106 m · 13 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Burnt Mill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Burnt Mill Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue

    91 m · 15 sec · East 3rd Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Philmar Avenue

    158 m · 23 sec · Philmar Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Philmar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Ashland.

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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
5 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi · 74%
NJ 21 South
14.4 mi · 16%
I 295 South
4.56 mi · 5%
Burnt Mill Road
0.9 mi · 1%
NJ 73 North
0.67 mi · 1%
NJ 73
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

49.6 mi · 00h 58m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
82.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearbrook Park
00h 56m from Passaic
Leave By
2:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Ashland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.2 miles (143.6 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Passaic and 44.6 miles from Ashland.

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

The direct path is about 82.8 miles (133.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 2:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

27 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Ashland. Straight-line distance: 82.75 mi (133.17 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ashland

Ashland is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8631700, -75.0060000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Ashland (-75.006, 39.86317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 144 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.92 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.74
6.3 gal · 23.84 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.87 $25.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.49 $28.97
Premium $4.95 $15.61 $31.21
Diesel $5.98 $18.84 $37.67

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Ashland. The current time is 19:27:39.

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.