How far is Passaic, NJ from Oxford, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Oxford, NJ is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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
57.59 mi
01h 17m
Flight
45.17 mi
72.7 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.17 mi
Kilometers
72.7 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.59 mi
Kilometers
92.68 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oxford
Fri, Apr 17, 10:59 PM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Sat, Apr 18, 12:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-17T21:42
Arrive Oxford
Fri, Apr 17, 10:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:56 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
Wharton
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Passaic
28.8 mi
00h 38m
To Oxford
28.8 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    12.4 mi · 15 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap

    1623 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    24 mi · 28 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 517: Hackettstown, Allamuchy, Andover

    1032 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on CR 517 North: Allamuchy, Andover

    60 m · 7 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Old Hackettstown Road

    1155 ft · 23 sec · Old Hackettstown Road

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Johnsonburg Road

    1208 ft · 30 sec · Johnsonburg Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Alphano Road

    6.9 mi · 12 min · Alphano Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right

    6.7 mi · 10 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Route 31 South BEGIN

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Route 31 South BEGIN

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
24 mi · 42%
Rollins Avenue
12.5 mi · 22%
Alphano Road
6.87 mi · 12%
Route 31 South BEGIN
2.38 mi · 4%
Paulison Avenue
2.27 mi · 4%
Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

24 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 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
45.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wharton
00h 38m from Passaic
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Oxford.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.6 miles (92.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.8 miles from Passaic and 28.8 miles from Oxford.

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

The direct path is about 45.2 miles (72.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Oxford.

Stop Ideas Near Wharton

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

39 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

42 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

46 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Oxford. Straight-line distance: 45.17 mi (72.7 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Oxford

Township in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population2,426
Coordinates40.8031500, -74.9896200
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Oxford (-74.98962, 40.80315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.69 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.59
4.06 gal · 15.38 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.29 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.34 $18.67
Premium $4.95 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $5.98 $12.14 $24.28

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Oxford. The current time is 21:42:52.

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.