How far is Passaic, NJ from Nutley, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Nutley, NJ is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 15m 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.
Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Nutley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Nutley.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
29 m · 10 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn left onto Paulison Avenue
2201 ft · 41 sec · Paulison Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Avenue
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Continue on Passaic Avenue
694 ft · 21 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto Kingsland Street
1017 ft · 27 sec · Kingsland Street
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Turn left onto Franklin Avenue
2702 ft · 1 min · Franklin Avenue
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Turn right onto Vreeland Avenue
154 m · 28 sec · Vreeland Avenue
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Turn left onto Hillside Avenue
829 ft · 36 sec · Hillside Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hillside Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Nutley.
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.
Main Avenue
Turn right onto Main Avenue
2.11 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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Nutley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Nutley?
The road trip is about 3.7 miles (5.9 km) and usually takes 00h 07m 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?
Wallington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.8 miles from Passaic and 1.8 miles from Nutley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2.9 miles (4.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.53 one way or $1.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Passaic and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Nutley.
Stop Ideas Near Wallington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Nutley. Straight-line distance: 2.89 mi (4.65 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 Nutley
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 28,457 |
| Coordinates | 40.8223200, -74.1598700 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Nutley (-74.15987, 40.82232)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 6 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 02m |
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 | $0.53 | $1.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.60 | $1.20 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.64 | $1.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
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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