How far is Passaic, NJ from Livingston, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Livingston, NJ is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
13.39 mi
00h 25m
Flight
10.61 mi
17.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.61 mi
Kilometers
17.08 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
13.39 mi
Kilometers
21.55 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Livingston
Thu, Apr 16, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-16T01:09
Arrive Livingston
Thu, Apr 16, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Montclair
NJ

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

From Passaic
6.7 mi
00h 12m
To Livingston
6.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 10 mph SW
Destination
90°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Passaic Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Broad Street

    2415 ft · 43 sec · Broad Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Watchung Avenue

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    929 ft · 39 sec · Watchung Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Valley Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Valley Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Claremont Avenue

    2508 ft · 1 min · Claremont Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn slight left

    69 m · 12 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue

    596 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn slight left onto Mount Prospect Avenue

    1 km · 1 min · Mount Prospect Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Prospect Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp slight right

    1999 ft · 49 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

    1.8 mi · 2 min · Essex Freeway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward Laurel Avenue South

    1228 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Laurel Avenue

    2344 ft · 1 min · Laurel Avenue

  24. 24

    Keep slight left to continue on Shrewsbury Drive

    2745 ft · 1 min · Shrewsbury Drive

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Mount Pleasant Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Mount Pleasant Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Mount Pleasant Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
26 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
194 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Prospect Avenue
1.83 mi · 14%
Essex Freeway
1.77 mi · 13%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.46 mi · 11%
Watchung Avenue
1.28 mi · 10%
Valley Road
1.05 mi · 8%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Essex Freeway

Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway

1.77 mi · 00h 02m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.8 mi
10.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Montclair
00h 12m from Passaic
Leave By
7:40 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Livingston.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 13.4 miles (21.5 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?

Montclair is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.7 miles from Passaic and 6.7 miles from Livingston.

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

The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.92 one way or $3.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Montclair

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Montclair and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 6.9 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Montclair.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

11 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

14 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

20 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Yonkers station

29 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 10.61 mi (17.08 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Livingston

Township in New Jersey, United States

Population30,397
Coordinates40.7959300, -74.3148700
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Livingston (-74.31487, 40.79593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 22 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.47 gal
1.79 L · about $1.92
Round trip
$3.84
0.94 gal · 3.58 L
Estimated CO2
4.2 kg one way
Round trip: 8.4 kg / 19 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.92 $3.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.16 $4.32
Premium $4.95 $2.33 $4.66
Diesel $5.98 $2.81 $5.62

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Livingston. The current time is 01:09:15.

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.