How far is Passaic, NJ from Englewood Cliffs, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Englewood Cliffs, NJ is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 48m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Village of New Jersey
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Englewood Cliffs.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Englewood Cliffs.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right
109 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Terrace Avenue
2137 ft · 57 sec · Terrace Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 East
705 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
1503 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
1430 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2.7 mi · 4 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Continue on George Washington Bridge Plaza
1482 ft · 22 sec · George Washington Bridge Plaza
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 67: Lemoine Avenue, Fort Lee
603 ft · 17 sec
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Continue on Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
1996 ft · 49 sec · Bruce Reynolds Boulevard
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Turn left onto Hudson Terrace
1.8 mi · 3 min · Hudson Terrace
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Turn left onto Sherwood Avenue
131 m · 19 sec · Sherwood Avenue
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Turn right onto Sylvan Avenue
2739 ft · 57 sec · Sylvan Avenue
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Turn left onto Demarest Avenue
1247 ft · 1 min · Demarest Avenue
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Turn left onto Raymond Street
33 m · 5 sec · Raymond Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Raymond Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Englewood Cliffs.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
2.65 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Englewood Cliffs.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Englewood Cliffs?
The road trip is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?
Ridgefield Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.1 miles from Passaic and 7.1 miles from Englewood Cliffs.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.04 one way or $4.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Englewood Cliffs.
Stop Ideas Near Ridgefield Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Ridgefield Park.
Pennsylvania Station
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New Rochelle station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Englewood Cliffs. Straight-line distance: 9.41 mi (15.15 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 Englewood Cliffs
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,320 |
| Coordinates | 40.8853800, -73.9523600 |
| Altitude | 115 |
| Country | United States |
End: Englewood Cliffs (-73.95236, 40.88538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 23 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.04 | $4.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.30 | $4.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.48 | $4.95 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.99 | $5.98 |
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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