How far is Passaic, NJ from Ewing, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Ewing, NJ is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
61.14 mi
01h 28m
Flight
53.72 mi
86.46 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
53.72 mi
Kilometers
86.46 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.14 mi
Kilometers
98.4 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ewing
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 3:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-23T00:14
Arrive Ewing
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Piscataway
NJ

Township in New Jersey, United States

From Passaic
30.6 mi
00h 44m
To Ewing
30.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 10 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2201 ft · 41 sec · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 21 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    96 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    17.3 mi · 20 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 18 East, US 1 East: New Brunswick

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    1148 ft · 28 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 18 North: New Brunswick, Rutgers University

    99 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto State Route 18

    2284 ft · 51 sec · State Route 18

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 1 South: Princeton, Trenton

    1887 ft · 2 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    2.4 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    634 ft · 10 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    84 m · 4 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    118 m · 6 sec

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    3.6 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Continue straight

    13.7 mi · 19 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia

    1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight right

    3 mi · 3 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Federal City Road South

    1345 ft · 33 sec

  27. 27

    Turn straight onto Federal City Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Federal City Road

  28. 28

    Turn straight onto Ewingville Road

    2027 ft · 57 sec · Ewingville Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Pennington Road

    2228 ft · 50 sec · Pennington Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Carlton Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Carlton Avenue

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Scotch Road

    20 m · 2 sec · Scotch Road

  32. 32

    Turn right

    4 m · 1 sec

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
33 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
US 1 South
20.2 mi · 33%
New Jersey Turnpike
17.3 mi · 28%
NJ 21 South
14.4 mi · 24%
I 295 North
3.63 mi · 6%
Federal City Road
1.14 mi · 2%
Carlton Avenue
0.93 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

17.3 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
53.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Piscataway
00h 44m from Passaic
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Ewing.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Piscataway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Passaic and 30.6 miles from Ewing.

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

The direct path is about 53.7 miles (86.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Ewing.

Stop Ideas Near Piscataway

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Piscataway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Piscataway.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

4 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

28 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Ewing. Straight-line distance: 53.72 mi (86.46 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Ewing

Township in Mercer County, New Jersey

Population36,442
Coordinates40.2698300, -74.7998800
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Ewing (-74.79988, 40.26983)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.17 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.65
4.32 gal · 16.34 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.83 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.93 $19.87
Premium $4.95 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $5.98 $12.92 $25.83

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Ewing. The current time is 00:14:28.

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.