How far is Passaic, NJ from Middletown, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Middletown, NJ is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 40m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 50m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Middletown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Middletown.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
29 m · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto Paulison Avenue
950 ft · 21 sec · Paulison Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
1007 ft · 18 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
976 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
3027 ft · 55 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle
49 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue
2010 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Darling Avenue
125 m · 10 sec · Darling Avenue
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Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
2657 ft · 51 sec · West Passaic Avenue
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Continue on East Passaic Avenue
2362 ft · 50 sec · East Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
1022 ft · 31 sec · Watchung Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
20 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
99.6 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Ocean City
577 ft · 14 sec
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Continue on Vernon Road
600 ft · 26 sec · Vernon Road
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Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard
2813 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Continue on Old Tuckahoe Road
1054 ft · 26 sec · Old Tuckahoe Road
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Continue on Tuckahoe Road
4.9 mi · 8 min · Tuckahoe Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1807 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
17 m · 2 sec · Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Middletown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
99.6 mi · 01h 56m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Middletown?
The road trip is about 136.8 miles (220.1 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Leisure Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.4 miles from Passaic and 68.4 miles from Middletown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 114.3 miles (183.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 12:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.74 one way or $39.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Passaic and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Middletown.
Stop Ideas Near Leisure Village
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leisure Village.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Middletown. Straight-line distance: 114.28 mi (183.91 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 Middletown
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 65,190 |
| Coordinates | 39.2712300, -74.7435000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middletown (-74.7435, 39.27123)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 220 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.74 | $39.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.21 | $44.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.93 | $47.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.88 | $57.77 |
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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