How far is Passaic, NJ from Bass River, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Bass River, NJ is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.74 mi
02h 12m
Flight
88.9 mi
143.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
88.9 mi
Kilometers
143.07 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.74 mi
Kilometers
168.57 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Bass River
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 9:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-19T05:01
Arrive Bass River
Sun, Apr 19, 7:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:12 AM to 12:12 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:06 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
Hamilton
NJ

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey, United States

From Passaic
52.4 mi
01h 06m
To Bass River
52.4 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Bass River.

  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

    72 mi · 1 hr 24 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward New Gretna

    1034 ft · 31 sec

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Greenbush Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · East Greenbush Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right

    2184 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Allens Dock Road

    150 m · 21 sec · Allens Dock Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Allens Dock Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
92.8 mi · 89%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 6%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.35 mi · 1%
East Greenbush Road
1.08 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

72 mi · 01h 24m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
88.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hamilton
01h 06m from Passaic
Leave By
2:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Passaic and Rain Showers near Bass River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Bass River?

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Hamilton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Passaic and 52.4 miles from Bass River.

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

The direct path is about 88.9 miles (143.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 2:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.12 one way or $30.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Passaic and Rain Showers near Bass River.

Stop Ideas Near Hamilton

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

45 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

48 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

56 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Bass River. Straight-line distance: 88.9 mi (143.07 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 Bass River

Township of New Jersey

Population1,417
Coordinates39.5926200, -74.4426500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Bass River (-74.44265, 39.59262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
13.99 L · about $15.12
Round trip
$30.24
7.4 gal · 27.98 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.12 $30.24
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.02 $34.03
Premium $4.95 $18.33 $36.66
Diesel $5.98 $22.13 $44.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Bass River. The current time is 05:01:44.

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.