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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.64 mi
00h 07m
Flight
2.89 mi
4.65 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.89 mi
Kilometers
4.65 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.64 mi
Kilometers
5.85 km
Drive Time
00h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Nutley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 10:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-22T21:53
Arrive Nutley
Wed, Apr 22, 10:01 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Wallington
NJ

Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

From Passaic
1.8 mi
00h 03m
To Nutley
1.8 mi
00h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

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.

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 10 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2201 ft · 41 sec · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Passaic Avenue

    694 ft · 21 sec · Passaic Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Kingsland Street

    1017 ft · 27 sec · Kingsland Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Franklin Avenue

    2702 ft · 1 min · Franklin Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Vreeland Avenue

    154 m · 28 sec · Vreeland Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hillside Avenue

    829 ft · 36 sec · Hillside Avenue

  9. 9

    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.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
9 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
250 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue
2.11 mi · 58%
Franklin Avenue
0.51 mi · 14%
Paulison Avenue
0.42 mi · 11%
Kingsland Street
0.19 mi · 5%
Hillside Avenue
0.16 mi · 4%
Passaic Avenue
0.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 07m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
2.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wallington
00h 03m from Passaic
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Wallington and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 9.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 7.5 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wallington.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

15 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Nutley. Straight-line distance: 2.89 mi (4.65 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Nutley

#2 Nutley

Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States

Population28,457
Coordinates40.8223200, -74.1598700
Altitude43
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Nutley (-74.15987, 40.82232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
0.13 gal
0.49 L · about $0.53
Round trip
$1.06
0.26 gal · 0.98 L
Estimated CO2
1.2 kg one way
Round trip: 2.3 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Nutley. The current time is 21:53:57.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.