How far is Passaic, NJ from Oceanport, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Oceanport, NJ is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 25m 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
52.07 mi
01h 12m
Flight
37.69 mi
60.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.69 mi
Kilometers
60.65 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.07 mi
Kilometers
83.8 km
Drive Time
01h 12m

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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 01h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oceanport
Wed, Apr 15, 4:15 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Wed, Apr 15, 5:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-15T03:02
Arrive Oceanport
Wed, Apr 15, 4:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:04 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
Fords
NJ

Town

From Passaic
26 mi
00h 36m
To Oceanport
26 mi
00h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    14.8 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft

    1574 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Newman Springs Road

    39 m · 2 sec · Newman Springs Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Newman Springs Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    756 ft · 17 sec · Broad Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Pinckney Road

    3001 ft · 51 sec · Pinckney Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Branch Avenue

    1772 ft · 37 sec · Branch Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Rumson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Rumson Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Seven Bridges Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridges Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Myrtle Avenue

    2921 ft · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Myrtle Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
35.5 mi · 68%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 12%
Newman Springs Road
2.07 mi · 4%
Seven Bridges Road
1.59 mi · 3%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.35 mi · 3%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

20 mi · 00h 28m

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 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
37.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 36m from Passaic
Leave By
4:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km) and usually takes 01h 12m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26 miles from Passaic and 26 miles from Oceanport.

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

The direct path is about 37.7 miles (60.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.52 one way or $15.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Fords

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Oceanport. Straight-line distance: 37.69 mi (60.65 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Oceanport

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population5,707
Coordinates40.3181700, -74.0151400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Oceanport (-74.01514, 40.31817)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 84 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.84 gal
6.96 L · about $7.52
Round trip
$15.04
3.68 gal · 13.92 L
Estimated CO2
16.4 kg one way
Round trip: 32.7 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.52 $15.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.46 $16.92
Premium $4.95 $9.12 $18.23
Diesel $5.98 $11.00 $22.01

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Oceanport. The current time is 03:02:54.

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.