How far is Passaic, NJ from Colonia, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Colonia, NJ is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Colonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Colonia.
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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
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Carlton Street
1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1387 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35: Rahway, The Amboys
821 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Saint Georges Avenue
913 ft · 23 sec · Saint Georges Avenue
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Turn left onto North Washington Avenue
1504 ft · 1 min · North Washington Avenue
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Turn left onto South Hill Road
899 ft · 42 sec · South Hill Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto South Cliff Road
57 m · 8 sec · South Cliff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cliff Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Colonia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
NJ 21 South
Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Colonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Colonia?
The road trip is about 23.7 miles (38.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Passaic and 11.9 miles from Colonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.5 miles (34.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Colonia.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Colonia. Straight-line distance: 21.51 mi (34.62 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 Colonia
Colonia is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5745500, -74.3020900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colonia (-74.30209, 40.57455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.30 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $4.10 | $8.20 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $4.35 | $8.69 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $5.31 | $10.61 |
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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