How far is Passaic, NJ from Sayreville, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Sayreville, NJ is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Sayreville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Sayreville.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
29 m · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto Paulison Avenue
950 ft · 21 sec · Paulison Avenue
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Turn left onto Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
1007 ft · 18 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
976 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
3027 ft · 55 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle
49 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue
2010 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Darling Avenue
125 m · 10 sec · Darling Avenue
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Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
2657 ft · 51 sec · West Passaic Avenue
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Continue on East Passaic Avenue
2362 ft · 50 sec · East Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
1022 ft · 31 sec · Watchung Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South
1092 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
20 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
5.5 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
920 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on Riverton Boulevard, Sayreville
897 ft · 24 sec
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Continue on Main Street Extension
4.7 mi · 10 min · Main Street Extension
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Turn right onto Buchanan Street
19 m · 2 sec · Buchanan Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Buchanan Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Sayreville.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
20 mi · 00h 28m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Sayreville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Sayreville?
The road trip is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Cranford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Passaic and 17.3 miles from Sayreville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.5 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.98 one way or $9.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.8 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 Sayreville.
Stop Ideas Near Cranford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranford.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Sayreville. Straight-line distance: 30.05 mi (48.36 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 Sayreville
A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey.
| Population | 43,855 |
| Coordinates | 40.4592700, -74.3609800 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sayreville (-74.36098, 40.45927)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.09 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.61 | $11.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.04 | $12.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.30 | $14.59 |
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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