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

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Ocean Gate, NJ is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
79.61 mi
01h 46m
Flight
64.26 mi
103.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.26 mi
Kilometers
103.41 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.61 mi
Kilometers
128.12 km
Drive Time
01h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ocean Gate
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 6:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-19T03:14
Arrive Ocean Gate
Sun, Apr 19, 5:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Passaic
39.8 mi
00h 53m
To Ocean Gate
39.8 mi
00h 53m

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
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    43.4 mi · 51 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River

    551 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right

    72 m · 6 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Lakehurst Road

    1610 ft · 36 sec · Lakehurst Road

  21. 21

    Continue on West Water Street

    972 ft · 24 sec · West Water Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Irons Street

    118 m · 11 sec · Irons Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Herflicker Boulevard

    1334 ft · 29 sec · Herflicker Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Atlantic City Boulevard

    2685 ft · 1 min · Atlantic City Boulevard

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Starboard Street

    933 ft · 29 sec · Starboard Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Compass Avenue

    1494 ft · 39 sec · Compass Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Club House Drive

    153 m · 10 sec · Club House Drive

  28. 28

    Continue on Club House Road

    589 ft · 12 sec · Club House Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Bayside Avenue

    1902 ft · 38 sec · Bayside Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Springfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Avenue

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Station Avenue

    98 m · 10 sec · Station Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Prospect Avenue

    671 ft · 16 sec · Prospect Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on Chelsea Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Chelsea Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Ocean Gate Avenue

    153 m · 22 sec · Ocean Gate Avenue

  35. 35

    Turn left onto East Bayview Avenue

    1964 ft · 41 sec · East Bayview Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Stone Harbor Avenue

    76 m · 13 sec · Stone Harbor Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn right onto East Lakewood Avenue

    12 m · 2 sec · East Lakewood Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lakewood Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
19 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
64.1 mi · 81%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.35 mi · 2%
Chelsea Avenue
1.05 mi · 1%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 1%
Springfield Avenue
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

43.4 mi · 00h 51m

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
01h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
64.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 53m from Passaic
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Passaic and Rain Showers near Ocean Gate.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.6 miles (128.1 km) and usually takes 01h 46m 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?

Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.8 miles from Passaic and 39.8 miles from Ocean Gate.

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

The direct path is about 64.2 miles (103.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.48 one way or $22.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Ocean Gate. Straight-line distance: 64.26 mi (103.41 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Ocean Gate

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population2,055
Coordinates39.9267900, -74.1337500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Ocean Gate (-74.13375, 39.92679)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 39m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.81 gal
10.63 L · about $11.48
Round trip
$22.96
5.62 gal · 21.26 L
Estimated CO2
25 kg one way
Round trip: 49.9 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.48 $22.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.92 $25.85
Premium $4.95 $13.92 $27.84
Diesel $5.98 $16.80 $33.61

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 Ocean Gate. The current time is 03:14:06.

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.