How far is Passaic, NJ from Sewaren, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Sewaren, NJ is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Sewaren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Sewaren.
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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
4.3 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Carlton Street
1183 ft · 19 sec · Carlton Street
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Continue straight
3.5 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
1387 ft · 28 sec
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Continue straight
2.5 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 35: Rahway, The Amboys
821 ft · 25 sec
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Turn left onto Saint Georges Avenue
2802 ft · 1 min · Saint Georges Avenue
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Continue on Amboy Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Amboy Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1938 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Berry Street
140 m · 13 sec · Berry Street
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Turn left onto Woodbridge Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodbridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Sewaren.
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.
NJ 21 South
Merge slight left
11.2 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Sewaren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Sewaren?
The road trip is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Hillside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.9 miles from Passaic and 12.9 miles from Sewaren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 22.1 miles (35.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.7 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.72 one way or $7.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Sewaren.
Stop Ideas Near Hillside
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hillside.
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Sewaren. Straight-line distance: 22.13 mi (35.62 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 Sewaren
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 2,756 |
| Coordinates | 40.5520500, -74.2587600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sewaren (-74.25876, 40.55205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 42 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.19 | $8.37 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.51 | $9.02 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.44 | $10.88 |
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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