How far is Passaic, NJ from Lambertville, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Lambertville, NJ is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
67.16 mi
01h 28m
Flight
54.54 mi
87.78 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Passaic.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.54 mi
Kilometers
87.78 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
67.16 mi
Kilometers
108.08 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Lambertville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 8:11 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-23T05:14
Arrive Lambertville
Thu, Apr 23, 6:43 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 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
Far Hills
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Passaic
33.6 mi
00h 44m
To Lambertville
33.6 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    7.8 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Clay Street

    636 ft · 20 sec · Clay Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    790 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · University Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Market Street

    41 m · 4 sec · Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Springfield Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Springfield Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Irvine Turner Boulevard

  12. 12

    Take the ramp straight toward I 78

    144 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78

    1337 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    1648 ft · 26 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    1.1 km · 47 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    1857 ft · 25 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton

    885 ft · 12 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

    17.8 mi · 21 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville

    2521 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South, US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville

    1 mi · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight right

    2.3 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight left toward US 202 South, US 206 South: Somerville, Flemington

    1 km · 43 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    14.3 mi · 20 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward US 202

    687 ft · 12 sec · US 202

  26. 26

    Exit the rotary onto US 202

    4.4 mi · 7 min · US 202

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Old York Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Old York Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Old York Road

    1 km · 1 min · Old York Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Thomas Paine Highway

    136 m · 9 sec · Thomas Paine Highway

  30. 30

    Continue on Thomas Paine Highway

    5.3 mi · 7 min · Thomas Paine Highway

  31. 31

    Take the exit right

    41 m · 4 sec

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    57 m · 11 sec · Bridge Street

  33. 33

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    15 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
14
6 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
24.3 mi · 36%
US 202 South
14.9 mi · 22%
NJ 21 South
7.98 mi · 12%
Thomas Paine Highway
5.43 mi · 8%
US 202
4.57 mi · 7%
I 287 South
3.35 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway

17.8 mi · 00h 21m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.6 mi
54.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Far Hills
00h 44m from Passaic
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Lambertville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Far Hills is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.6 miles from Passaic and 33.6 miles from Lambertville.

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

The direct path is about 54.6 miles (87.8 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.68 one way or $19.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Lambertville.

Stop Ideas Near Far Hills

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

40 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Lambertville. Straight-line distance: 54.54 mi (87.78 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Lambertville

City in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,790
Coordinates40.3659400, -74.9429400
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Lambertville (-74.94294, 40.36594)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 108 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.37 gal
8.97 L · about $9.68
Round trip
$19.37
4.74 gal · 17.94 L
Estimated CO2
21.1 kg one way
Round trip: 42.1 kg / 93 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.68 $19.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.90 $21.80
Premium $4.95 $11.74 $23.48
Diesel $5.98 $14.17 $28.35

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 Lambertville. The current time is 05:14:46.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.