How far is Passaic, NJ from Saddle Brook, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Saddle Brook, NJ is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m 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
6.51 mi
00h 11m
Flight
3.47 mi
5.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.47 mi
Kilometers
5.58 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
6.51 mi
Kilometers
10.47 km
Drive Time
00h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Saddle Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 12:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-23T00:14
Arrive Saddle Brook
Thu, Apr 23, 12:25 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:11 AM to 7:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:08 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
Garfield
NJ

City in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Passaic
3.2 mi
00h 05m
To Saddle Brook
3.2 mi
00h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Saddle Brook.

  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 right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Meyer Street

    720 ft · 37 sec · Meyer Street

  10. 10

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

    146 m · 24 sec · Madeline Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto North Midland Avenue

    2305 ft · 1 min · North Midland Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Market Street

    1 km · 1 min · Market Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Mayhill Street

    539 ft · 29 sec · Mayhill Street

  14. 14

    Turn left

    55 m · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right

    132 m · 32 sec

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
2 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
246.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 21 North
2.98 mi · 46%
US 46 East
1.36 mi · 21%
Market Street
0.64 mi · 10%
Gregory Avenue
0.44 mi · 7%
North Midland Avenue
0.44 mi · 7%
Meyer Street
0.14 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 21 North

Merge slight left

2.47 mi · 00h 03m

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 11m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3 mi
3.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garfield
00h 05m from Passaic
Leave By
8:08 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Passaic and Sunny near Saddle Brook.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Saddle Brook?

The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?

Garfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.2 miles from Passaic and 3.2 miles from Saddle Brook.

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

The direct path is about 3.5 miles (5.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3 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 8:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.94 one way or $1.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Passaic and Sunny near Saddle Brook.

Stop Ideas Near Garfield

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 Garfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 13.7 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 10.9 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13.7 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Garfield.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

19 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Saddle Brook. Straight-line distance: 3.47 mi (5.58 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Saddle Brook

#2 Saddle Brook

Township of New Jersey

Population13,591
Coordinates40.8989900, -74.0926400
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Saddle Brook (-74.09264, 40.89899)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 10 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.23 gal
0.87 L · about $0.94
Round trip
$1.88
0.46 gal · 1.74 L
Estimated CO2
2 kg one way
Round trip: 4.1 kg / 9 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.94 $1.88
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.06 $2.12
Premium $4.95 $1.14 $2.28
Diesel $5.98 $1.38 $2.75

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 Saddle Brook. The current time is 00:14:28.

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.