How far is Passaic, NJ from Montvale, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Montvale, NJ is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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
18.22 mi
00h 28m
Flight
14.24 mi
22.91 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.24 mi
Kilometers
22.91 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
18.22 mi
Kilometers
29.32 km
Drive Time
00h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Montvale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 11:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-22T22:39
Arrive Montvale
Wed, Apr 22, 11:08 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 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
Paramus
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Passaic
9.1 mi
00h 14m
To Montvale
9.1 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    115 m · 15 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gregory Avenue

    2328 ft · 50 sec · Gregory Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto River Drive

    89 m · 10 sec · River Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    112 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 21 North

    1491 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1233 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park

    1 km · 41 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1569 ft · 39 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Ridgewood, Oradell

    1326 ft · 37 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Oradell

    937 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Oradell Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Oradell Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Forest Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on 4th Avenue

    3227 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue

  17. 17

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

    94 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Westwood Avenue

    1114 ft · 28 sec · Westwood Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Kinderkamack Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Kinderkamack Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grand Avenue East

    1451 ft · 39 sec · Grand Avenue East

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Hillcrest Avenue

    1645 ft · 1 min · Hillcrest Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Myrtle Street

    129 m · 19 sec · Myrtle Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Penn Avenue

    111 m · 16 sec · Penn Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
131.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
5.63 mi · 31%
Kinderkamack Road
3.47 mi · 19%
NJ 21 North
2.98 mi · 16%
Forest Avenue
1.12 mi · 6%
Oradell Avenue
0.71 mi · 4%
3rd Avenue
0.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

5.63 mi · 00h 08m

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 28m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
14.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paramus
00h 14m from Passaic
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Montvale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 18.2 miles (29.3 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?

Paramus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.1 miles from Passaic and 9.1 miles from Montvale.

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

The direct path is about 14.2 miles (22.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 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 Montvale.

Stop Ideas Near Paramus

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 Paramus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Orangetown Town Hall
Meeting point 9.3 mi away

Orangetown Town Hall

Orangeburg , NY
26 Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.6 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Montvale. Straight-line distance: 14.24 mi (22.91 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Montvale

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population8,580
Coordinates41.0467600, -74.0229200
Altitude96
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Montvale (-74.02292, 41.04676)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 27m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.64 gal
2.43 L · about $2.62
Round trip
$5.23
1.28 gal · 4.86 L
Estimated CO2
5.7 kg one way
Round trip: 11.4 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.62 $5.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.94 $5.89
Premium $4.95 $3.17 $6.34
Diesel $5.98 $3.83 $7.65

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 Montvale. The current time is 22:39:16.

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.