How far is Passaic, NJ from Cedar Grove, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Cedar Grove, NJ is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 52m 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
142.41 mi
02h 56m
Flight
121.83 mi
196.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
121.83 mi
Kilometers
196.06 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
142.41 mi
Kilometers
229.19 km
Drive Time
02h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 4:23 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Sat, Apr 18, 7:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-18T01:27
Arrive Cedar Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 4:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:56 AM to 12:56 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:38 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
Maple Shade
NJ

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

From Passaic
71.2 mi
01h 28m
To Cedar Grove
71.1 mi
01h 28m

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
57°F
Saturday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Cedar Grove.

  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

    107.7 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Sea Isle City, Dennis Township

    1212 ft · 30 sec · GSP SB Exit 17

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    64 m · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Sea Isle Boulevard

    1568 ft · 35 sec · Sea Isle Boulevard

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Shore Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Shore Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

    1026 ft · 18 sec · Trooper Bertram T. Zimmerman III Memorial Highway

  23. 23

    Turn slight right onto Kings Highway

    1.1 km · 2 min · Kings Highway

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kings Highway

Car Route Details

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

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
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
128 mi · 90%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 4%
Shore Road
2.33 mi · 2%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.35 mi · 1%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 1%
Kings Highway
0.68 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

108 mi · 02h 05m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.5 mi
121.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Shade
01h 28m from Passaic
Leave By
12:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Cloudy near Cedar Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Cedar Grove?

The road trip is about 142.4 miles (229.2 km) and usually takes 02h 56m 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?

Maple Shade is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.2 miles from Passaic and 71.1 miles from Cedar Grove.

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

The direct path is about 121.9 miles (196.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.5 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 12:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.51 one way or $41.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Passaic and Mostly Cloudy near Cedar Grove.

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 Cedar Grove. Straight-line distance: 121.83 mi (196.06 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Cedar Grove

#2 Cedar Grove

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population12,796
Coordinates39.1626100, -74.7665500
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Cedar Grove (-74.76655, 39.16261)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 229 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.02 gal
19.02 L · about $20.51
Round trip
$41.02
10.04 gal · 38.04 L
Estimated CO2
44.6 kg one way
Round trip: 89.2 kg / 197 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.51 $41.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.09 $46.17
Premium $4.95 $24.87 $49.74
Diesel $5.98 $30.02 $60.04

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 Cedar Grove. The current time is 01:27:11.

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.