How far is Passaic, NJ from Ocean City, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Ocean City, NJ is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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
130.25 mi
02h 43m
Flight
111.63 mi
179.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.63 mi
Kilometers
179.65 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.25 mi
Kilometers
209.62 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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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 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 4:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-22T22:44
Arrive Ocean City
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 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
Brick
NJ

A township in Ocean County, New Jersey.

From Passaic
65.2 mi
01h 21m
To Ocean City
65.1 mi
01h 21m

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
Ocean City Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
66°F
Wednesday
Using Middletown as the closest live forecast in the Cape May County weather hub.

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Ocean City.

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 21 sec · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 18 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    976 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    3027 ft · 55 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2010 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Darling Avenue

    125 m · 10 sec · Darling Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2657 ft · 51 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Passaic Avenue

    2362 ft · 50 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    1022 ft · 31 sec · Watchung Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    20 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    95 mi · 1 hr 50 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Somers Point, Ocean City

    2853 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Continue on West Laurel Drive

    3117 ft · 2 min · West Laurel Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on MacArthur Boulevard

    3265 ft · 1 min · MacArthur Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on MacArthur Boulevad

    2.6 mi · 5 min · MacArthur Boulevad

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
116 mi · 89%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 5%
MacArthur Boulevad
2.57 mi · 2%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.35 mi · 1%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 1%
MacArthur Boulevard
0.62 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

95 mi · 01h 50m

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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.6 mi
111.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Brick
01h 21m from Passaic
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Ocean City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Ocean City?

The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.6 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?

Brick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.2 miles from Passaic and 65.1 miles from Ocean City.

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

The direct path is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 1:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.80 one way or $37.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Ocean City.

Stop Ideas Near Brick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Brick, 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 Brick.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

50 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

55 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

55 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

59 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Ocean City. Straight-line distance: 111.63 mi (179.65 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Ocean City

#2 Ocean City

City in New Jersey

Population10,971
Coordinates39.2776200, -74.5746000
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Ocean City (-74.5746, 39.27762)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.4 L · about $18.80
Round trip
$37.59
9.2 gal · 34.8 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.80 $37.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.16 $42.31
Premium $4.95 $22.79 $45.58
Diesel $5.98 $27.51 $55.02

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 Ocean City. The current time is 22:44:50.

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.