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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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.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
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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.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
1477 ft · 44 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Continue on Passaic Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Passaic Street
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Turn left onto Wall Street
1114 ft · 31 sec · Wall Street
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Continue on Passaic Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Passaic Street
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Continue on Passaic Avenue
2087 ft · 44 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Continue on Main Street Bypass
532 ft · 13 sec · Main Street Bypass
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Continue on Memorial Drive
1402 ft · 32 sec · Memorial Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1376 ft · 30 sec · Main Street
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Take the ramp right
143 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left
5.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
31 m · 2 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward Sixth Street, Palisades Park
527 ft · 15 sec
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Continue on 6th Street
1144 ft · 25 sec · 6th Street
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Turn right onto East Central Boulevard
1.5 km · 2 min · East Central Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Palisade Avenue
1833 ft · 40 sec · Palisade Avenue
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Turn left onto State Route 5
3190 ft · 55 sec · State Route 5
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At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 5
1960 ft · 33 sec · State Route 5
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Turn straight
66 m · 8 sec
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Turn right onto River Road
1063 ft · 26 sec · River Road
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Turn right onto Hilliard Avenue
599 ft · 26 sec · Hilliard Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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 Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 8.25 mi (13.27 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 Edgewater
Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 14,396 |
| Coordinates | 40.8270400, -73.9756900 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Edgewater (-73.97569, 40.82704)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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