How far is Passaic, NJ from Surf City, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Surf City, NJ is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Surf City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Surf City.
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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
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
61 mi · 1 hr 11 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 72: Long Beach Island, Pemberton
752 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 72 East: Long Beach Island
1190 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left
7.1 mi · 10 min
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Keep slight left to continue on West 9th Street
58 m · 11 sec · West 9th Street
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Turn left onto Long Beach Boulevard
1.1 mi · 3 min · Long Beach Boulevard
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Turn right onto North 12th Street
46 m · 5 sec · North 12th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North 12th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Surf City.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
61 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Passaic and Rain Showers Likely near Surf City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Surf City?
The road trip is about 100.5 miles (161.8 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Tinton Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Passaic and 50.3 miles from Surf City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 82.6 miles (132.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.9 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Passaic and Rain Showers Likely near Surf City.
Stop Ideas Near Tinton Falls
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tinton Falls.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Surf City. Straight-line distance: 82.57 mi (132.88 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 Surf City
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,205 |
| Coordinates | 39.6620600, -74.1651400 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Surf City (-74.16514, 39.66206)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.33 | $32.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.59 | $35.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
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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