How far is Passaic, NJ from Edgewater, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Edgewater, NJ is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 42m 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
11.63 mi
00h 21m
Flight
8.25 mi
13.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.25 mi
Kilometers
13.27 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
11.63 mi
Kilometers
18.71 km
Drive Time
00h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewater
Fri, Apr 17, 10:21 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Fri, Apr 17, 10:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-17T09:59
Arrive Edgewater
Fri, Apr 17, 10:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Little Ferry
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Passaic
5.8 mi
00h 10m
To Edgewater
5.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    1477 ft · 44 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Passaic Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Passaic Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wall Street

    1114 ft · 31 sec · Wall Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Passaic Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Passaic Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Passaic Avenue

    2087 ft · 44 sec · Passaic Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Street Bypass

    532 ft · 13 sec · Main Street Bypass

  7. 7

    Continue on Memorial Drive

    1402 ft · 32 sec · Memorial Drive

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1376 ft · 30 sec · Main Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp right

    143 m · 13 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    5.5 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    31 m · 2 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, Palisades Park

    527 ft · 15 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on 6th Street

    1144 ft · 25 sec · 6th Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Central Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Central Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Palisade Avenue

    1833 ft · 40 sec · Palisade Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto State Route 5

    3190 ft · 55 sec · State Route 5

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 5

    1960 ft · 33 sec · State Route 5

  18. 18

    Turn straight

    66 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto River Road

    1063 ft · 26 sec · River Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hilliard Avenue

    599 ft · 26 sec · Hilliard Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hilliard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
181 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Street
5.9 mi · 51%
Passaic Street
1.58 mi · 14%
State Route 5
0.97 mi · 8%
East Central Boulevard
0.9 mi · 8%
Passaic Avenue
0.67 mi · 6%
Palisade Avenue
0.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Main Street

Merge slight left

5.53 mi · 00h 09m

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 21m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.3 mi
8.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Little Ferry
00h 10m from Passaic
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?

Little Ferry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Passaic and 5.8 miles from Edgewater.

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

The direct path is about 8.3 miles (13.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.

Stop Ideas Near Little Ferry

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Little Ferry and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 10 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 10.8 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 10 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Ferry.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 8.25 mi (13.27 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Edgewater

Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population14,396
Coordinates40.8270400, -73.9756900
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Edgewater (-73.97569, 40.82704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.55 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.35
0.82 gal · 3.1 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.68 $3.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.89 $3.77
Premium $4.95 $2.03 $4.06
Diesel $5.98 $2.45 $4.90

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Edgewater. The current time is 09:59:54.

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.