How far is Passaic, NJ from Avalon, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Avalon, NJ is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
146.56 mi
03h 00m
Flight
125.24 mi
201.56 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
125.24 mi
Kilometers
201.56 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
146.56 mi
Kilometers
235.87 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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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 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Avalon
Sat, Apr 18, 4:59 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-18T01:58
Arrive Avalon
Sat, Apr 18, 4:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Maple Shade
NJ

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

From Passaic
73.3 mi
01h 30m
To Avalon
73.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 21 sec · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 18 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    976 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    3027 ft · 55 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2010 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Darling Avenue

    125 m · 10 sec · Darling Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2657 ft · 51 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Passaic Avenue

    2362 ft · 50 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    1022 ft · 31 sec · Watchung Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    20 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    111.4 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Swainton, Avalon

    1030 ft · 31 sec · GSP SB Exit 13

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Avalon Boulevard

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ocean Drive

    2240 ft · 40 sec · Ocean Drive

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West 22nd Street

    694 ft · 31 sec · West 22nd Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Dune Drive

    101 m · 16 sec · Dune Drive

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West 21st Street

    30 m · 4 sec · West 21st Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West 21st Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
132 mi · 90%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 4%
Avalon Boulevard
3.39 mi · 2%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.35 mi · 1%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 1%
West Passaic Avenue
0.5 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

111 mi · 02h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 00m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
125.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Shade
01h 30m from Passaic
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Avalon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 146.6 miles (235.9 km) and usually takes 03h 00m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maple Shade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.3 miles from Passaic and 73.3 miles from Avalon.

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

The direct path is about 125.3 miles (201.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.12 one way or $42.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Maple Shade

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

52 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

54 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

61 mi away
French and Albany Streets
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

63 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Avalon. Straight-line distance: 125.24 mi (201.56 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Avalon

#2 Avalon

Borough in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population1,219
Coordinates39.1012200, -74.7176600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Avalon (-74.71766, 39.10122)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 236 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.17 gal
19.58 L · about $21.12
Round trip
$42.25
10.34 gal · 39.16 L
Estimated CO2
45.9 kg one way
Round trip: 91.9 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.12 $42.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.78 $47.55
Premium $4.95 $25.61 $51.22
Diesel $5.98 $30.92 $61.83

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Avalon. The current time is 01:58:41.

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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.