How far is Passaic, NJ from Delaware, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Delaware, NJ is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49 miles (78.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
59.61 mi
01h 12m
Flight
48.97 mi
78.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.97 mi
Kilometers
78.81 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
59.61 mi
Kilometers
95.94 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 6:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-23T04:11
Arrive Delaware
Thu, Apr 23, 5:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Mount Arlington
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Passaic
29.8 mi
00h 36m
To Delaware
29.9 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rollins Avenue

    128 m · 9 sec · Rollins Avenue

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    39.3 mi · 45 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East, NJ 94 North: Columbia, Blairstown

    741 ft · 18 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 46: Portland, PA, Buttzville

    1277 ft · 32 sec

  11. 11

    Turn straight

    1.3 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    149 m · 22 sec · Clinton Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Clinton Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
39.3 mi · 66%
Rollins Avenue
12.5 mi · 21%
US 46
2.32 mi · 4%
Paulison Avenue
2.27 mi · 4%
Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 3%
I 80 West
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

39.3 mi · 00h 45m

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
01h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.6 mi
49 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Arlington
00h 36m from Passaic
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Delaware.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Mount Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.8 miles from Passaic and 29.9 miles from Delaware.

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

The direct path is about 49 miles (78.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.6 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.58 one way or $17.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mount Arlington

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

45 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

47 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

50 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Delaware. Straight-line distance: 48.97 mi (78.81 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 Delaware

Census-designated place in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,409
Coordinates40.8928800, -75.0646200
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Delaware (-75.06462, 40.89288)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 96 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.1 gal
7.96 L · about $8.58
Round trip
$17.16
4.2 gal · 15.92 L
Estimated CO2
18.7 kg one way
Round trip: 37.3 kg / 82 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.58 $17.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.66 $19.32
Premium $4.95 $10.40 $20.81
Diesel $5.98 $12.56 $25.12

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Delaware. The current time is 04:11:10.

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.