How far is Passaic, NJ from Oakland, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Oakland, NJ is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 49m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.44 mi
00h 24m
Flight
12.92 mi
20.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.92 mi
Kilometers
20.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.44 mi
Kilometers
24.85 km
Drive Time
00h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Fri, Nov 6, 3:55 PM EST
Return by in Passaic
Fri, Nov 6, 4:20 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-11-06T15:31
Arrive Oakland
Fri, Nov 6, 3:55 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:25 AM to 7:25 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Haledon
NJ

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

From Passaic
7.7 mi
00h 12m
To Oakland
7.7 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Friday

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Today

Rain

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 8:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Oakland.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Oakland.

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Rollins Avenue

    128 m · 9 sec · Rollins Avenue

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    1568 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 19 North, GSP South

    158 m · 12 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 19: Paterson

    117 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    47 m · 2 sec

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    2.2 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap

    96 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2457 ft · 53 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Turn slight left onto West Broadway

    2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Belmont Avenue

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Belmont Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on High Mountain Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · High Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Franklin Lake Road

    45 m · 2 sec · Franklin Lake Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Franklin Lake Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Franklin Lake Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Long Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Long Hill Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Ramapo Valley Road

    1.1 km · 58 sec · Ramapo Valley Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Ramapo Valley Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Oakland.

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
129.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belmont Avenue
3.39 mi · 22%
NJ 19
2.3 mi · 15%
Paulison Avenue
2.27 mi · 15%
High Mountain Road
1.94 mi · 13%
Franklin Lake Road
1.81 mi · 12%
Long Hill Road
1.2 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

Belmont Avenue

Turn right onto Belmont Avenue

3.39 mi · 00h 06m

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 24m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
12.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haledon
00h 12m from Passaic
Leave By
7:40 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain leaving Passaic and Rain near Oakland.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Oakland?

The road trip is about 15.4 miles (24.8 km) and usually takes 00h 24m 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?

Haledon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Passaic and 7.7 miles from Oakland.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain around Passaic and Rain near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Haledon

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Haledon, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 12.92 mi (20.8 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
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#2 Oakland

Oakland is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.0131500, -74.2643100
Altitude68
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Oakland (-74.26431, 41.01315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.54 gal
2.06 L · about $2.21
Round trip
$4.42
1.08 gal · 4.12 L
Estimated CO2
4.8 kg one way
Round trip: 9.6 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $2.21 $4.42
Mid-grade $4.72 $2.55 $5.10
Premium $5.04 $2.72 $5.44
Diesel $6.33 $3.42 $6.84

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Oakland. The current time is 15:31:00.

Distance to Other Cities

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