How far is Passaic, NJ from Mount Holly, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Mount Holly, NJ is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69 miles (111.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 14m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.72 mi
01h 37m
Flight
69.03 mi
111.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.03 mi
Kilometers
111.09 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.72 mi
Kilometers
120.25 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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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 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Holly
Sun, May 31, 9:39 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Sun, May 31, 11:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-05-31T08:02
Arrive Mount Holly
Sun, May 31, 9:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Brunswick
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Passaic
37.3 mi
00h 48m
To Mount Holly
37.3 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Mount Holly.

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 10 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2201 ft · 41 sec · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 21 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    96 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    47.3 mi · 55 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

    1552 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    826 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.4 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Monmouth Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Monmouth Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Garden Street

    958 ft · 19 sec · Garden Street

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Branch Street

    2325 ft · 46 sec · Branch Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Mill Street

    2187 ft · 46 sec · Mill Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mill Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
47.3 mi · 63%
NJ 21 South
14.4 mi · 19%
US 206 South
7.83 mi · 10%
Monmouth Road
2.41 mi · 3%
US 206
0.77 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.47 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

47.3 mi · 00h 55m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.8 mi
69 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Brunswick
00h 48m from Passaic
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Passaic and Sunny near Mount Holly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Mount Holly?

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

East Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from Passaic and 37.3 miles from Mount Holly.

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

The direct path is about 69 miles (111.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.79 one way or $21.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Passaic and Sunny near Mount Holly.

Stop Ideas Near East Brunswick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Brunswick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Brunswick.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

8 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

21 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Mount Holly. Straight-line distance: 69.03 mi (111.09 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Mount Holly

#2 Mount Holly

City in Gaston County, North Carolina

Population9,525
Coordinates39.9928900, -74.7876600
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Mount Holly (-74.78766, 39.99289)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.98 L · about $10.79
Round trip
$21.57
5.28 gal · 19.96 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.79 $21.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.14 $24.28
Premium $4.95 $13.08 $26.16
Diesel $5.98 $15.79 $31.57

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Mount Holly. The current time is 08:02:29.

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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.