How far is Passaic, NJ from Hackensack, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Hackensack, NJ is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Hackensack.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Hackensack.
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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
1949 ft · 53 sec · Terrace Avenue
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Continue on Polifly Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Polifly Road
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Turn slight right
56 m · 8 sec
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Turn slight right onto Essex Street
2099 ft · 48 sec · Essex Street
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Turn left onto State Street
2928 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Turn right
65 m · 21 sec
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Turn left
32 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Hackensack.
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
1.33 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Passaic and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hackensack.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Hackensack?
The road trip is about 6.6 miles (10.7 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?
Lodi is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Passaic and 3.4 miles from Hackensack.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.8 miles (7.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Passaic and Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hackensack.
Stop Ideas Near Lodi
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 Lodi.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Hackensack. Straight-line distance: 4.88 mi (7.85 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 Hackensack
The county seat of Bergen County, New Jersey.
| Population | 43,981 |
| Coordinates | 40.8859300, -74.0434700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hackensack (-74.04347, 40.88593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
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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