How far is Passaic, NJ from Essex Fells, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Essex Fells, NJ is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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 22m.
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.
Township in Essex 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 Essex Fells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Essex Fells.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
29 m · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto Paulison Avenue
950 ft · 21 sec · Paulison Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
1007 ft · 18 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
976 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
3027 ft · 55 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle
49 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue
2010 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Darling Avenue
125 m · 10 sec · Darling Avenue
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Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · West Passaic Avenue
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Continue on Broad Street
2415 ft · 43 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Watchung Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Watchung Avenue
929 ft · 39 sec · Watchung Avenue
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Turn left onto Valley Road
1 mi · 2 min · Valley Road
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Turn right onto Claremont Avenue
2508 ft · 1 min · Claremont Avenue
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Turn slight left
69 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.6 mi · 4 min · Bloomfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Fells Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Fells Road
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Turn sharp right onto Forest Way
721 ft · 34 sec · Forest Way
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Turn left onto Rensselaer Road
1040 ft · 47 sec · Rensselaer Road
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Turn left onto Beechtree Lane
31 m · 5 sec · Beechtree Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beechtree Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Essex Fells.
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.
Bloomfield Avenue
Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue
1.64 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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Passaic and Rain Showers Likely near Essex Fells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Essex Fells?
The road trip is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Montclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.2 miles from Passaic and 5.2 miles from Essex Fells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.5 miles (13.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Passaic and Rain Showers Likely near Essex Fells.
Stop Ideas Near Montclair
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 Montclair.
Pennsylvania Station
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Essex Fells. Straight-line distance: 8.46 mi (13.61 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 Essex Fells
Borough in Essex County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,071 |
| Coordinates | 40.8245400, -74.2845900 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| Country | United States |
End: Essex Fells (-74.28459, 40.82454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 17 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.51 | $3.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.70 | $3.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.21 | $4.43 |
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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