How far is Passaic, NJ from North Wildwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 20m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 10m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Ocean 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 North Wildwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and North Wildwood.
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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
118.7 mi · 2 hr 18 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 147: North Wildwood, Whitesboro
1115 ft · 27 sec
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Turn right onto North Wildwood Boulevard
3.3 mi · 5 min · North Wildwood Boulevard
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Continue on West Spruce Avenue
2874 ft · 51 sec · West Spruce Avenue
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Continue on West Anglesea Drive
1785 ft · 36 sec · West Anglesea Drive
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Continue on New Jersey Avenue
2432 ft · 49 sec · New Jersey Avenue
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Turn left onto East 12th Avenue
655 ft · 29 sec · East 12th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East 12th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and North Wildwood.
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
119 mi · 02h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near North Wildwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to North Wildwood?
The road trip is about 154.6 miles (248.8 km) and usually takes 03h 10m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
South Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.3 miles from Passaic and 77.3 miles from North Wildwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.31 one way or $44.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near North Wildwood.
Stop Ideas Near South Toms River
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 South Toms River.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and North Wildwood. Straight-line distance: 133.08 mi (214.17 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 Wildwood
City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,739 |
| Coordinates | 39.0006700, -74.7993300 |
| Altitude | 1 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Wildwood (-74.79933, 39.00067)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 249 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 55m |
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 | $22.31 | $44.62 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.11 | $50.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.05 | $54.10 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.65 | $65.30 |
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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