How far is Passaic, NJ from Ramsey, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Ramsey, NJ is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 54m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
17.73 mi
00h 27m
Flight
13.87 mi
22.32 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
13.87 mi
Kilometers
22.32 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.73 mi
Kilometers
28.53 km
Drive Time
00h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ramsey
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 11:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-22T22:42
Arrive Ramsey
Wed, Apr 22, 11:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:27 AM to 7:27 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Glen Rock
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Passaic
8.9 mi
00h 13m
To Ramsey
8.9 mi
00h 13m

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
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    115 m · 15 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Gregory Avenue

    2328 ft · 50 sec · Gregory Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto River Drive

    89 m · 10 sec · River Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight right

    112 m · 7 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 21 North

    1491 ft · 37 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    1233 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on McLean Boulevard

    2284 ft · 28 sec · McLean Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80: Elmwood Park, Paterson

    1009 ft · 25 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Market Street, Paterson, Elmwood Park

    147 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Market Street, Elmwood Park

    69 m · 5 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    141 m · 14 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto River Road

    1552 ft · 43 sec · River Road

  14. 14

    Continue on River Drive

    1.2 mi · 2 min · River Drive

  15. 15

    Continue on River Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue

    2740 ft · 1 min · Fair Lawn Avenue

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward NJ 208 North

    1106 ft · 30 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    4.9 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward Russell Avenue, Wyckoff

    527 ft · 15 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    86 m · 9 sec

  21. 21

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

    1923 ft · 44 sec · Russell Avenue

  22. 22

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

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Wyckoff Avenue

  23. 23

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

    3 mi · 5 min · Wyckoff Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on West Main Street

    1497 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
141.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 208 North
5.12 mi · 29%
Wyckoff Avenue
4.38 mi · 25%
NJ 21 North
2.98 mi · 17%
River Drive
1.32 mi · 7%
River Road
1.25 mi · 7%
Fair Lawn Avenue
0.52 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 208 North

Merge slight left

4.91 mi · 00h 06m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 27m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.8 mi
13.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Glen Rock
00h 13m from Passaic
Leave By
7:36 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 17.7 miles (28.5 km) and usually takes 00h 27m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Glen Rock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.9 miles from Passaic and 8.9 miles from Ramsey.

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

The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.57 one way or $5.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.6 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 Ramsey.

Stop Ideas Near Glen Rock

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Glen Rock and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Passaic City Hall
Meeting point 6.5 mi away

Passaic City Hall

Passaic , NJ
330 Passaic St, Passaic, NJ 07055
Rating 3.9/5 42 reviews City Hall,Government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 6.1 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Glen Rock.

RAIL

Yonkers station

20 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

27 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

29 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Ramsey. Straight-line distance: 13.87 mi (22.32 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Ramsey

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population14,811
Coordinates41.0573200, -74.1409800
Altitude104
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Ramsey (-74.14098, 41.05732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 29 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.63 gal
2.37 L · about $2.57
Round trip
$5.15
1.26 gal · 4.74 L
Estimated CO2
5.6 kg one way
Round trip: 11.2 kg / 25 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.57 $5.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.90 $5.79
Premium $4.95 $3.12 $6.24
Diesel $5.98 $3.77 $7.53

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 Ramsey. The current time is 22:42:57.

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.