How far is Passaic, NJ from Summit, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Summit, NJ is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Summit.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Summit.
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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
7.8 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Clay Street
636 ft · 20 sec · Clay Street
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Turn left onto Broad Street
790 ft · 15 sec · Broad Street
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Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · University Avenue
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Turn right onto Market Street
41 m · 4 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Springfield Avenue
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Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.4 mi · 3 min · Irvine Turner Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight toward I 78
144 m · 12 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78
1337 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
1648 ft · 26 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
1.1 km · 47 sec · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right
1857 ft · 25 sec
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Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 24 West: Springfield, Morristown
1798 ft · 34 sec
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Continue straight
2904 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 124, CR 512 South: Springfield, Summit, Millburn
653 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 512 South: Summit
100 m · 19 sec
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Turn straight onto Broad Street
1.8 mi · 4 min · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Morris Avenue
11 m · 6 sec · Morris Avenue
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Turn left onto Locust Drive
659 ft · 30 sec · Locust Drive
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Turn right onto New England Avenue
84 m · 14 sec · New England Avenue
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Turn right
56 m · 14 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Summit.
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
7.82 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Mostly Sunny near Passaic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Summit?
The road trip is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.9 miles from Passaic and 10.9 miles from Summit.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.7 miles (25.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:24 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.15 one way or $6.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before leaving, the latest forecast around Passaic is Mostly Sunny.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
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 Newark.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Summit. Straight-line distance: 15.74 mi (25.33 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 Summit
City in Union County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 21,812 |
| Coordinates | 40.7156200, -74.3646800 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Summit (-74.36468, 40.71562)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 35 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.15 | $6.29 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.54 | $7.08 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.60 | $9.21 |
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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