How far is Passaic, NJ from Lake Como, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Lake Como, NJ is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 47m 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
61.07 mi
01h 23m
Flight
48.44 mi
77.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.44 mi
Kilometers
77.96 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.07 mi
Kilometers
98.29 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lake Como
Wed, Apr 22, 8:23 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 9:47 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-22T06:59
Arrive Lake Como
Wed, Apr 22, 8:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:24 AM to 11:24 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:42 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
South Amboy
NJ

City in New Jersey

From Passaic
30.6 mi
00h 41m
To Lake Como
30.5 mi
00h 41m

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
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Lake Como.

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 21 sec · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 18 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    976 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    3027 ft · 55 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2010 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Darling Avenue

    125 m · 10 sec · Darling Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2657 ft · 51 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Passaic Avenue

    2362 ft · 50 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    1022 ft · 31 sec · Watchung Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    20 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls

    1319 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wayside Road

    1727 ft · 34 sec · Wayside Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP South, NJ 18 South, NJ 36 East

    1166 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Neptune

    1356 ft · 58 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    95 m · 7 sec

  25. 25

    Take the exit straight

    140 m · 15 sec

  26. 26

    Continue on West Sylvania Avenue

    1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sylvania Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn straight

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 8th Avenue

    887 ft · 31 sec · 8th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  30. 30

    Continue on 3rd Avenue

    2602 ft · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · 3rd Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
3 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
38.9 mi · 64%
GSP South
6.38 mi · 10%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 10%
West Sylvania Avenue
1.41 mi · 2%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.35 mi · 2%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

20 mi · 00h 28m

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 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Amboy
00h 41m from Passaic
Leave By
3:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Como.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Lake Como?

The road trip is about 61.1 miles (98.3 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Passaic and 30.5 miles from Lake Como.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.6 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 3:42 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 Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Lake Como.

Stop Ideas Near South Amboy

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

30 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Lake Como. Straight-line distance: 48.44 mi (77.96 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Lake Como

#2 Lake Como

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population1,677
Coordinates40.1598400, -74.0281900
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Lake Como (-74.02819, 40.15984)

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
8.16 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.65
4.32 gal · 16.32 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Lake Como. The current time is 06:59:41.

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.