How far is Passaic, NJ from Harding, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Harding, NJ is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 17m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Harding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Harding.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
29 m · 10 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn left onto Paulison Avenue
2201 ft · 41 sec · Paulison Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
155 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 21 South
857 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
1072 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
719 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
2178 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
49.6 mi · 58 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
1963 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
927 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike
1478 ft · 45 sec · Black Horse Pike
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Turn left onto West Browning Road
2058 ft · 1 min · West Browning Road
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Turn slight left onto Creek Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Creek Road
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Turn left onto Harding Avenue
831 ft · 22 sec · Harding Avenue
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Take the ramp left
618 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
15 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Buck Road
2101 ft · 41 sec · Buck Road
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Turn left onto Elk Road
595 ft · 12 sec · Elk Road
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Turn right onto Willow Grove Road
51 m · 5 sec · Willow Grove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Grove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Harding.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
49.6 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Passaic and Sunny near Harding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Harding?
The road trip is about 109.3 miles (175.9 km) and usually takes 02h 17m 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?
Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.6 miles from Passaic and 54.6 miles from Harding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 1:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.77 one way or $31.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Passaic and Sunny near Harding.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Harding. Straight-line distance: 98.85 mi (159.09 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 Harding
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 3,752 |
| Coordinates | 39.6434500, -75.1218400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harding (-75.12184, 39.64345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 176 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 38m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $15.77 | $31.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.75 | $35.50 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $19.12 | $38.24 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $23.08 | $46.17 |
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
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