How far is Passaic, NJ from Leonia, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Leonia, NJ is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Leonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Leonia.
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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
2137 ft · 57 sec · Terrace Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 East
705 ft · 17 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
2.5 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City
1503 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck
2128 ft · 38 sec
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Turn right onto Leonia
1032 ft · 35 sec
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Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue
138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue
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Continue on Fort Lee Road
1.1 km · 1 min · Fort Lee Road
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Turn right onto Broad Avenue
34 m · 2 sec · Broad Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broad Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Leonia.
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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
2.45 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Leonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Leonia?
The road trip is about 9.2 miles (14.8 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Teterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.6 miles from Passaic and 4.6 miles from Leonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 7.3 miles (11.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.9 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.31 one way or $2.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 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 Leonia.
Stop Ideas Near Teterboro
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Leonia. Straight-line distance: 7.34 mi (11.81 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 Leonia
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 8,988 |
| Coordinates | 40.8614900, -73.9881900 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Leonia (-73.98819, 40.86149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.59 | $3.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.91 | $3.83 |
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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