How far is Passaic, NJ from Richwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Richwood, NJ is about 104 miles (167.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Richwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Richwood.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
29 m · 10 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn left onto Paulison Avenue
2201 ft · 41 sec · Paulison Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
155 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue
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Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 21 South
857 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 17 min
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Merge slight left
1072 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
719 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
2178 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
49.6 mi · 58 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
1963 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
927 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike
1478 ft · 45 sec · Black Horse Pike
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Turn left onto West Browning Road
2058 ft · 1 min · West Browning Road
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Turn slight left onto Creek Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Creek Road
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Turn left onto Harding Avenue
831 ft · 22 sec · Harding Avenue
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Take the ramp left
618 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
9.7 mi · 11 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322 West: Richwood, Mullica Hill
1910 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto Mullica Hill Road
2290 ft · 47 sec · Mullica Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mullica Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Richwood.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
49.6 mi · 00h 58m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Richwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Richwood?
The road trip is about 104 miles (167.4 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52 miles from Passaic and 52 miles from Richwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 95.6 miles (153.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.03 one way or $30.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Richwood.
Stop Ideas Near Hightstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Richwood. Straight-line distance: 95.54 mi (153.75 km).
#1 Passaic
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
| Population | 69,340 |
| Coordinates | 40.8567700, -74.1284800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Richwood
Richwood is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.7226100, -75.1654600 |
| Altitude | 46 |
| Country | United States |
End: Richwood (-75.16546, 39.72261)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 167 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.10 | $15.03 | $30.06 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $17.33 | $34.67 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $18.49 | $36.99 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $23.24 | $46.48 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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