How far is Passaic, NJ from Northvale, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Northvale, NJ is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Northvale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Northvale.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
115 m · 15 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto Gregory Avenue
2328 ft · 50 sec · Gregory Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto River Drive
89 m · 10 sec · River Drive
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Keep slight right
112 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 21 North
1491 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
1233 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1569 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridgewood, Oradell
1326 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Oradell
937 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Oradell Avenue
1.8 mi · 3 min · Oradell Avenue
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Turn left onto Kinderkamack Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Kinderkamack Road
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Turn slight right
42 m · 5 sec
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Turn right onto Old Hook Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Old Hook Road
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Continue on High Street
1303 ft · 29 sec · High Street
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Turn left onto Knickerbocker Road
2639 ft · 45 sec · Knickerbocker Road
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Continue on Livingston Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · Livingston Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Livingston Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Northvale.
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.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Rain Showers Likely near Northvale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Northvale?
The road trip is about 20.4 miles (32.8 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 10.2 miles from Passaic and 10.2 miles from Northvale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14 miles (22.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.94 one way or $5.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Passaic and Rain Showers Likely near Northvale.
Stop Ideas Near Paramus
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Orangetown Town Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Paramus.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Northvale. Straight-line distance: 13.96 mi (22.46 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 Northvale
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 4,923 |
| Coordinates | 41.0064900, -73.9490300 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Northvale (-73.94903, 41.00649)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 33 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 15m |
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 | $2.94 | $5.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.31 | $6.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.57 | $7.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
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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