How far is Passaic, NJ from Oakland, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Oakland, NJ is about 117.8 miles (189.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
117.78 mi
02h 32m
Flight
107.93 mi
173.69 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.93 mi
Kilometers
173.69 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.78 mi
Kilometers
189.55 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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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 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 PM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 4:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-19T11:26
Arrive Oakland
Sun, Apr 19, 1:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Passaic
58.9 mi
01h 16m
To Oakland
58.9 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 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 · 10 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2201 ft · 41 sec · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 21 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    96 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    49.6 mi · 58 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    38.6 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro

    1453 ft · 49 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto US 322 East: Glassboro

    53 m · 7 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Swedesboro Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Swedesboro Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Tomlin Station Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomlin Station Road

  18. 18

    Turn right

    5 mi · 7 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto West Avenue

    2332 ft · 30 sec · West Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Harding Highway

    1076 ft · 23 sec · Harding Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Bailey Street

    2530 ft · 1 min · Bailey Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Alloway Road

    1781 ft · 49 sec · Alloway Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Alloway-Woodstown Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · Alloway-Woodstown Road

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alloway-Woodstown Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
88.3 mi · 75%
NJ 21 South
14.4 mi · 12%
Tomlin Station Road
3.76 mi · 3%
Alloway-Woodstown Road
2.73 mi · 2%
Swedesboro Road
0.9 mi · 1%
Bailey Street
0.48 mi
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

49.6 mi · 00h 58m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.9 mi
107.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
01h 16m from Passaic
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Passaic and Rain Showers 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 117.8 miles (189.6 km) and usually takes 02h 32m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Passaic and 58.9 miles from Oakland.

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

The direct path is about 107.9 miles (173.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Passaic and Rain Showers near Oakland.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 3.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 5.1 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Oakland. Straight-line distance: 107.93 mi (173.69 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Oakland

Borough in New Jersey, USA

Population12,841
Coordinates39.5987200, -75.3413000
Altitude17
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Oakland (-75.3413, 39.59872)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.73 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.00
8.32 gal · 31.46 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.00 $34.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.13 $38.26
Premium $4.95 $20.61 $41.22
Diesel $5.98 $24.88 $49.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Oakland. The current time is 11:26:27.

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.