How far is Passaic, NJ from Cedar Glen Lakes, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Cedar Glen Lakes, NJ is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 38m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Cedar Glen Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Cedar Glen Lakes.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
29 m · 10 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn left onto Paulison Avenue
2201 ft · 41 sec · Paulison Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
155 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 21 South
857 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
1072 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
719 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
2178 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
39.9 mi · 47 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
1.2 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 195 East: Shore Points
1525 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
1.9 mi · 2 min · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 539: Hightstown, Allentown
736 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Allentown
86 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto North Main Street
1131 ft · 25 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Allentown Bypass
2327 ft · 47 sec · Allentown Bypass
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Turn left onto Allentown-Lakewood Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Allentown-Lakewood Road
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Turn right onto Sharon Station Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Sharon Station Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Forked River Road
57 m · 3 sec · Forked River Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Forked River Road
3.6 mi · 5 min · Forked River Road
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Continue on Pinehurst Road
8.2 mi · 12 min · Pinehurst Road
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Continue on Whiting-New Egypt Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Whiting-New Egypt Road
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Turn right
1442 ft · 30 sec
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Turn left onto Roosevelt City Road
741 ft · 22 sec · Roosevelt City Road
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Turn right onto Michigan Avenue
718 ft · 34 sec · Michigan Avenue
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Turn left
936 ft · 43 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto California Drive
159 m · 28 sec · California Drive
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Turn right onto Maine Avenue
36 m · 5 sec · Maine Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Maine Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Cedar Glen Lakes.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
39.9 mi · 00h 47m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Glen Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Cedar Glen Lakes?
The road trip is about 79.2 miles (127.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?
Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.6 miles from Passaic and 39.6 miles from Cedar Glen Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 64.1 miles (103.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.40 one way or $22.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Cedar Glen Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Helmetta
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Helmetta.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Cedar Glen Lakes. Straight-line distance: 64.1 mi (103.16 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 Cedar Glen Lakes
Unincorporated community in Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,421 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523400, -74.3998700 |
| Altitude | 45 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Glen Lakes (-74.39987, 39.95234)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 127 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.40 | $22.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.83 | $25.66 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.82 | $27.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.68 | $33.37 |
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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