How far is Passaic, NJ from Teaneck, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Teaneck, NJ is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Teaneck.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Teaneck.
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Start on Passaic Avenue
115 m · 15 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto Gregory Avenue
2328 ft · 50 sec · Gregory Avenue
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Turn sharp left onto River Drive
89 m · 10 sec · River Drive
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Keep slight right
112 m · 7 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 21 North
1491 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
1233 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Elmwood Park
1 km · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1569 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 4 East: Paramus
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Keep slight left
62 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
1032 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
576 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
738 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
1846 ft · 32 sec
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Continue straight
3 mi · 4 min
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Take the exit slight right
48 m · 4 sec
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Turn slight right onto Belle Avenue
37 m · 6 sec · Belle Avenue
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Turn right onto Woods Road
632 ft · 24 sec · Woods Road
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Turn right onto Wyndham Road
106 m · 14 sec · Wyndham Road
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Turn right onto Garrison Avenue
590 ft · 20 sec · Garrison Avenue
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Continue on Sussex Road
896 ft · 33 sec · Sussex Road
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Turn right onto Emerson Avenue
115 m · 13 sec · Emerson Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Emerson Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Teaneck.
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 4 East
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2.99 mi · 00h 04m
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 leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Teaneck.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Teaneck?
The road trip is about 12.1 miles (19.4 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Saddle Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Passaic and 6 miles from Teaneck.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.76 one way or $3.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Teaneck.
Stop Ideas Near Saddle Brook
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 Saddle Brook.
Yonkers station
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Teaneck. Straight-line distance: 6.52 mi (10.49 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 Teaneck
Township in New Jersey
| Population | 40,446 |
| Coordinates | 40.8976000, -74.0159700 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Teaneck (-74.01597, 40.8976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $1.76 | $3.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.13 | $4.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
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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