How far is Passaic, NJ from North Caldwell, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ is about 9.3 miles (15 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 32m 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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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and North Caldwell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and North Caldwell.
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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
3.6 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 639: Little Falls, Woodland Park
584 ft · 22 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McBride Avenue
53 m · 4 sec · McBride Avenue
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Continue on Paterson Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Paterson Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
571 ft · 17 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Center Avenue
2884 ft · 1 min · Center Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Lindsley Road
1856 ft · 41 sec · East Lindsley Road
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Continue on Mountain Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Mountain Avenue
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Turn right onto East Greenbrook Road
721 ft · 22 sec · East Greenbrook Road
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Turn right
34 m · 8 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and North Caldwell.
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.
Rollins Avenue
Merge slight left
3.55 mi · 00h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Partly Sunny near North Caldwell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to North Caldwell?
The road trip is about 9.3 miles (15 km) and usually takes 00h 16m 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?
Little Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Passaic and 4.7 miles from North Caldwell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.8 miles (10.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.35 one way or $2.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Passaic and Partly Sunny near North Caldwell.
Stop Ideas Near Little Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
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Market St at City Hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Little Falls.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and North Caldwell. Straight-line distance: 6.8 mi (10.95 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 North Caldwell
Town
| Population | 6,641 |
| Coordinates | 40.8648200, -74.2582000 |
| Altitude | 143 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Caldwell (-74.2582, 40.86482)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
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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