How far is Passaic, NJ from Sewell, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Sewell, NJ is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.52 mi
02h 08m
Flight
92.4 mi
148.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.4 mi
Kilometers
148.71 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.52 mi
Kilometers
160.16 km
Drive Time
02h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sewell
Sat, Nov 7, 11:44 AM EST
Return by in Passaic
Sat, Nov 7, 1:52 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-11-07T09:35
Arrive Sewell
Sat, Nov 7, 11:44 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:14 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Passaic
49.7 mi
01h 04m
To Sewell
49.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 12 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 10 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2201 ft · 41 sec · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    155 m · 9 sec · Main Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 21 South

    857 ft · 21 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    11.2 mi · 17 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    1072 ft · 17 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left

    719 ft · 15 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    96 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    2178 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    49.6 mi · 58 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    1.4 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  17. 17

    Turn right onto West Clements Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    78 m · 8 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  19. 19

    Turn straight onto Hurffville Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Hurffville Road

  20. 20

    Turn sharp right onto Delsea Drive

    102 m · 11 sec · Delsea Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Blackwood-Barnsboro Road

    578 ft · 13 sec · Blackwood-Barnsboro Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Blackwood-Barnsboro Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Blackwood-Barnsboro Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Center Street

    2918 ft · 1 min · Center Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    24 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Atlantic Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
74.9 mi · 75%
NJ 21 South
14.4 mi · 14%
Hurffville Road
3.83 mi · 4%
Blackwood-Barnsboro Road
2.03 mi · 2%
West Clements Bridge Road
1.07 mi · 1%
Black Horse Pike
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
92.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
01h 04m from Passaic
Leave By
2:14 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Sewell.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km) and usually takes 02h 08m 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 49.7 miles from Passaic and 49.8 miles from Sewell.

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

The direct path is about 92.4 miles (148.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 2:14 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.38 one way or $28.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 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 Sewell.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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 Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 12.8 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Sewell. Straight-line distance: 92.4 mi (148.71 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sewell

Sewell is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7665000, -75.1443400
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Sewell (-75.14434, 39.7665)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.29 L · about $14.38
Round trip
$28.75
7.02 gal · 26.58 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $14.38 $28.75
Mid-grade $4.72 $16.58 $33.16
Premium $5.04 $17.69 $35.37
Diesel $6.33 $22.23 $44.46

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Sewell. The current time is 09:35:46.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.