How far is Passaic, NJ from Mount Olive, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Mount Olive, NJ is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 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.
Township in Morris County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Mount Olive.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Mount Olive.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
29 m · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto Paulison Avenue
2.3 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue
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Turn left onto Rollins Avenue
128 m · 9 sec · Rollins Avenue
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Merge slight left
12.4 mi · 15 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
17.6 mi · 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Budd Lake, Hackettstown
2134 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight
1272 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Turn slight right onto Cove Street
87 m · 11 sec · Cove Street
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Turn left onto Sand Shore Road
102 m · 12 sec · Sand Shore Road
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Continue on Woodsedge Avenue
1159 ft · 47 sec · Woodsedge Avenue
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Turn left onto Tulip Avenue
64 m · 9 sec · Tulip Avenue
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Turn right onto Prospect Avenue
1100 ft · 42 sec · Prospect Avenue
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Continue on Mount Olive Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Mount Olive Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Olive Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Mount Olive.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
17.6 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Mount Olive.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Mount Olive?
The road trip is about 38.6 miles (62.1 km) and usually takes 00h 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?
Parsippany is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Passaic and 19.3 miles from Mount Olive.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.56 one way or $11.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Mount Olive.
Stop Ideas Near Parsippany
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Orange Township City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parsippany.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Mount Olive. Straight-line distance: 31.59 mi (50.84 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 Mount Olive
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 28,815 |
| Coordinates | 40.8514900, -74.7329400 |
| Altitude | 314 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Olive (-74.73294, 40.85149)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.56 | $11.11 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.25 | $12.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.74 | $13.47 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.13 | $16.27 |
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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