How far is Passaic, NJ from Dover, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Dover, NJ is about 28 miles (45 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
27.96 mi
00h 36m
Flight
22.74 mi
36.59 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
22.74 mi
Kilometers
36.59 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.96 mi
Kilometers
44.99 km
Drive Time
00h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dover
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 11:39 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Dover
Wed, Apr 22, 11:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:37 AM to 7:37 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Clinton
NJ

Town in New Jersey, United States

From Passaic
14 mi
00h 18m
To Dover
14 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.5 mi · 8 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway

    1156 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 513 South: Main Street, Rockaway

    54 m · 4 sec

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Green Pond Road

    1467 ft · 29 sec · Green Pond Road

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Hibernia Avenue

    626 ft · 13 sec · Hibernia Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Halsey Avenue

    150 m · 8 sec · Halsey Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Church Street

    1736 ft · 30 sec · Church Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Wall Street

    106 m · 8 sec · Wall Street

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Bloomfield Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Bloomfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Morris Street

    1242 ft · 27 sec · North Morris Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto East Blackwell Street

    1106 ft · 27 sec · East Blackwell Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Prospect Street

    9 m · 7 sec · Prospect Street

  21. 21

    Turn left

    52 m · 13 sec

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
78.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Rollins Avenue
12.5 mi · 45%
Christopher Columbus Highway
6.53 mi · 23%
Paulison Avenue
2.27 mi · 8%
Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 6%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.5 mi · 5%
West Main Street
1.38 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Rollins Avenue

Merge slight left

12.4 mi · 00h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 36m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
22.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clinton
00h 18m from Passaic
Leave By
7:16 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Dover.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 28 miles (45 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?

Clinton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14 miles from Passaic and 14 miles from Dover.

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

The direct path is about 22.7 miles (36.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.05 one way or $8.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.8 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 Dover.

Stop Ideas Near Clinton

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

31 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Metropark station

35 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Dover. Straight-line distance: 22.74 mi (36.59 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Dover

#2 Dover

Town in New Jersey, USA

Population17,619
Coordinates40.8839900, -74.5621000
Altitude176
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Dover (-74.5621, 40.88399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.99 gal
3.73 L · about $4.05
Round trip
$8.09
1.98 gal · 7.46 L
Estimated CO2
8.8 kg one way
Round trip: 17.6 kg / 39 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.05 $8.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.55 $9.11
Premium $4.95 $4.90 $9.81
Diesel $5.98 $5.92 $11.84

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 Dover. The current time is 22:25:57.

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.