How far is Passaic, NJ from Knowlton, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Knowlton, NJ is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.2 miles (76 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
54.31 mi
01h 11m
Flight
47.26 mi
76.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.26 mi
Kilometers
76.05 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.31 mi
Kilometers
87.41 km
Drive Time
01h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Knowlton
Tue, May 12, 11:41 PM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Wed, May 13, 12:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-05-12T22:30
Arrive Knowlton
Tue, May 12, 11:41 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:11 AM to 11:11 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:08 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
Wharton
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Passaic
27.1 mi
00h 35m
To Knowlton
27.2 mi
00h 35m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rollins Avenue

    128 m · 9 sec · Rollins Avenue

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    32 mi · 37 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 521: Hope, Blairstown

    1135 ft · 28 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on CR 521 South: Hope

    98 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hope - Blairstown Road

    1 km · 1 min · Hope - Blairstown Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Foundry Road

    2649 ft · 2 min · Foundry Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mount Hermon Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Mount Hermon Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Labarre Road

    133 m · 22 sec · Labarre Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Delaware Road

    625 ft · 12 sec · Delaware Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Knowlton Road

    1 km · 1 min · Knowlton Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Magnolia Drive

    39 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
32 mi · 59%
Rollins Avenue
12.5 mi · 23%
Mount Hermon Road
3.11 mi · 6%
Paulison Avenue
2.27 mi · 4%
Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 3%
Hope - Blairstown Road
0.65 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

32 mi · 00h 37m

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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
47.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wharton
00h 35m from Passaic
Leave By
4:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Passaic and Sunny near Knowlton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.3 miles (87.4 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?

Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.1 miles from Passaic and 27.2 miles from Knowlton.

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

The direct path is about 47.2 miles (76 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 4:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.85 one way or $15.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Passaic and Sunny near Knowlton.

Stop Ideas Near Wharton

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wharton, 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 Wharton.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

39 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

42 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

46 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Knowlton. Straight-line distance: 47.26 mi (76.05 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Knowlton

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population2,930
Coordinates40.9303800, -75.0279500
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Knowlton (-75.02795, 40.93038)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 87 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.92 gal
7.26 L · about $7.85
Round trip
$15.69
3.84 gal · 14.52 L
Estimated CO2
17.1 kg one way
Round trip: 34.1 kg / 75 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.85 $15.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.83 $17.66
Premium $4.95 $9.51 $19.02
Diesel $5.98 $11.48 $22.96

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Knowlton. The current time is 22:30:14.

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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.