How far is Passaic, NJ from Pine Lake Park, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Pine Lake Park, NJ is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
75.14 mi
01h 40m
Flight
59.36 mi
95.53 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.36 mi
Kilometers
95.53 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.14 mi
Kilometers
120.92 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Lake Park
Sat, Nov 7, 11:09 AM EST
Return by in Passaic
Sat, Nov 7, 12:50 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-11-07T09:28
Arrive Pine Lake Park
Sat, Nov 7, 11:09 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Matawan
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Passaic
37.5 mi
00h 50m
To Pine Lake Park
37.6 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Pine Lake Park.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Pine Lake Park.

  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

    35 mi · 40 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick

    1509 ft · 37 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst

    2058 ft · 50 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70 West: Lakehurst

    2188 ft · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    5.7 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Ridgeway Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Ridgeway Road

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Beacon Street

    1984 ft · 59 sec · Beacon Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Commonwealth Boulevard

    2886 ft · 1 min · Commonwealth Boulevard

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Commonwealth Boulevard

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Pine Lake Park.

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
55.7 mi · 74%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 8%
NJ 70 West
6.11 mi · 8%
Ridgeway Road
1.52 mi · 2%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.35 mi · 2%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

35 mi · 00h 40m

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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
59.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Matawan
00h 50m from Passaic
Leave By
3:08 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Passaic and Sunny near Pine Lake Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Pine Lake Park?

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Matawan is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.5 miles from Passaic and 37.6 miles from Pine Lake Park.

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

The direct path is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:08 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.85 one way or $21.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Passaic and Sunny near Pine Lake Park.

Stop Ideas Near Matawan

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

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

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Metropark station

19 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
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New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

35 mi away
2 Wallace Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Pine Lake Park. Straight-line distance: 59.36 mi (95.53 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pine Lake Park

Pine Lake Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.0031700, -74.2565300
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Pine Lake Park (-74.25653, 40.00317)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.04 L · about $10.85
Round trip
$21.71
5.3 gal · 20.08 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $10.85 $21.71
Mid-grade $4.72 $12.52 $25.03
Premium $5.04 $13.35 $26.71
Diesel $6.33 $16.78 $33.56

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Pine Lake Park. The current time is 09:28:52.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.