How far is Passaic, NJ from Marlboro, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Marlboro, NJ is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.9 miles (61 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.83 mi
01h 02m
Flight
37.91 mi
61.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.91 mi
Kilometers
61.01 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.83 mi
Kilometers
72.15 km
Drive Time
01h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Marlboro
Fri, Nov 6, 11:59 PM EST
Return by in Passaic
Sat, Nov 7, 1:01 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-11-06T22:56
Arrive Marlboro
Fri, Nov 6, 11:59 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
9:30 PM EST
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
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Passaic
22.4 mi
00h 31m
To Marlboro
22.4 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
63°F
Overnight

Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2254 ft · 30 sec · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge

    1910 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 9

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 18 South: Asbury Park, Shore Points

    2360 ft · 51 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 5 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 79 North: Matawan

    1108 ft · 27 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto South Main Street

    2707 ft · 50 sec · South Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Vanderburg Road

    121 m · 10 sec · Vanderburg Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Hudson Street

    27 m · 4 sec · Hudson Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hudson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
58 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
21.2 mi · 47%
US Highway 9
6.97 mi · 16%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 14%
NJ 18 South
5.31 mi · 12%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.35 mi · 3%
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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7 mi
37.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 31m from Passaic
Leave By
4:24 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Passaic and Showers And Thunderstorms near Marlboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Passaic and 22.4 miles from Marlboro.

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

The direct path is about 37.9 miles (61 km), while the road route adds roughly 7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Passaic and Showers And Thunderstorms near Marlboro.

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

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 Iselin and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
City Hall - City of Newark
Meeting point 12.3 mi away

City Hall - City of Newark

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 3.9/5 71 reviews City Hall
City Hall
Nearby stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall

Newark , NJ
Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 4.2/5 11 reviews Bus stop

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Marlboro. Straight-line distance: 37.91 mi (61.01 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
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#2 Marlboro

Marlboro is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3153900, -74.2462600
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Marlboro (-74.24626, 40.31539)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.58 gal
5.99 L · about $6.47
Round trip
$12.94
3.16 gal · 11.98 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 28.1 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $6.47 $12.94
Mid-grade $4.72 $7.46 $14.92
Premium $5.04 $7.96 $15.92
Diesel $6.33 $10.01 $20.01

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Marlboro. The current time is 22:56:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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