How far is Passaic, NJ from East Rutherford, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to East Rutherford, NJ is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 06m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and East Rutherford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and East Rutherford.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
115 m · 15 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto Gregory Avenue
2474 ft · 54 sec · Gregory Avenue
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Continue on Main Avenue
129 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto Paterson Avenue
538 ft · 10 sec · Paterson Avenue
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Continue on Paterson Avenue
1.2 mi · 3 min · Paterson Avenue
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Continue on Paterson Avenue
938 ft · 16 sec · Paterson Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Randolph Avenue
1562 ft · 1 min · Randolph Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Boiling Springs Avenue
759 ft · 33 sec · Boiling Springs Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Boiling Springs Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and East Rutherford.
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.
Paterson Avenue
Continue on Paterson Avenue
1.25 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Passaic and Rain Showers Likely near East Rutherford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to East Rutherford?
The road trip is about 2.6 miles (4.2 km) and usually takes 00h 06m 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?
Wallington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.3 miles from Passaic and 1.3 miles from East Rutherford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.3 miles (3.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.37 one way or $0.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Passaic and Rain Showers Likely near East Rutherford.
Stop Ideas Near Wallington
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and East Rutherford. Straight-line distance: 2.27 mi (3.66 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 East Rutherford
Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA
| Population | 9,646 |
| Coordinates | 40.8339900, -74.0970900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Rutherford (-74.09709, 40.83399)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 4 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.37 | $0.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.41 | $0.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.45 | $0.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.54 | $1.08 |
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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