How far is Passaic, NJ from Guttenberg, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Guttenberg, NJ is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 40m 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
12.52 mi
00h 20m
Flight
7.91 mi
12.73 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
7.91 mi
Kilometers
12.73 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
12.52 mi
Kilometers
20.15 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guttenberg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-22T22:25
Arrive Guttenberg
Wed, Apr 22, 10:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:20 AM to 7:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Secaucus
NJ

Town in New Jersey in eastern USA

From Passaic
6.3 mi
00h 10m
To Guttenberg
6.3 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
56°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 3: Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    112 m · 9 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East: Lincoln Tunnel

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 3 East

    1138 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    5.4 mi · 6 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 495 East: Lincoln Tunnel, Kennedy Boulevard

    1343 ft · 34 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Weehawken, Hoboken, Ferries to New York City

    568 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on South Marginal Highway

    948 ft · 25 sec · South Marginal Highway

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Boulevard East

    1676 ft · 34 sec · Boulevard East

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Highwood Avenue

    1159 ft · 36 sec · Highwood Avenue

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Liberty Place

    138 m · 22 sec · Liberty Place

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Park Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto 60th Street

    586 ft · 20 sec · 60th Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Broadway

    2813 ft · 2 min · Broadway

  20. 20

    Turn right onto 69th Street

    713 ft · 31 sec · 69th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 69th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
168 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 3 East
6.24 mi · 50%
NJ 21 South
1.72 mi · 14%
NJ 495 East
1.35 mi · 11%
Park Avenue
0.92 mi · 7%
Broadway
0.53 mi · 4%
Paulison Avenue
0.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 3 East

Merge slight left

5.36 mi · 00h 06m

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 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
7.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Secaucus
00h 10m from Passaic
Leave By
7:50 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Rain Showers Likely near Guttenberg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Secaucus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.3 miles from Passaic and 6.3 miles from Guttenberg.

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

The direct path is about 7.9 miles (12.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Passaic and Rain Showers Likely near Guttenberg.

Stop Ideas Near Secaucus

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 Secaucus and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 6 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 7 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 7.2 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 7 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 Secaucus.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Guttenberg. Straight-line distance: 7.91 mi (12.73 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Guttenberg

Town

Population11,015
Coordinates40.7920500, -74.0037500
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Guttenberg (-74.00375, 40.79205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 20 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 10m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.44 gal
1.67 L · about $1.80
Round trip
$3.60
0.88 gal · 3.34 L
Estimated CO2
3.9 kg one way
Round trip: 7.8 kg / 17 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.80 $3.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.02 $4.05
Premium $4.95 $2.18 $4.36
Diesel $5.98 $2.63 $5.26

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 Guttenberg. The current time is 22:25:04.

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.