How far is Passaic, NJ from Wanamassa, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Wanamassa, NJ is about 57 miles (91.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.5 miles (70 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
56.99 mi
01h 17m
Flight
43.52 mi
70.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.52 mi
Kilometers
70.04 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
56.99 mi
Kilometers
91.72 km
Drive Time
01h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wanamassa
Wed, Apr 22, 8:16 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-22T06:59
Arrive Wanamassa
Wed, Apr 22, 8:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:18 AM to 11:18 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Fords
NJ

Town

From Passaic
28.5 mi
00h 38m
To Wanamassa
28.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE
Destination
59°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 21 sec · Paulison Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  4. 4

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 18 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    976 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    3027 ft · 55 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    49 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  8. 8

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2010 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Darling Avenue

    125 m · 10 sec · Darling Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2657 ft · 51 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on East Passaic Avenue

    2362 ft · 50 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    1022 ft · 31 sec · Watchung Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South

    1092 ft · 27 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    20 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    18.2 mi · 21 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls

    2055 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls

    1319 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Wayside Road

    1727 ft · 34 sec · Wayside Road

  21. 21

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP South, NJ 18 South, NJ 36 East

    1166 ft · 30 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 5 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 66 East: Asbury Park

    1474 ft · 50 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto Asbury Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Asbury Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Asbury Park Circle

    143 m · 8 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  26. 26

    Continue on Asbury Park Circle

    100 m · 6 sec · Asbury Park Circle

  27. 27

    Keep slight right

    1032 ft · 21 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Bimbler Boulevard

    1376 ft · 1 min · Bimbler Boulevard

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Wickapecko Drive

    2354 ft · 1 min · Wickapecko Drive

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Sunset Avenue

    7 m · 1 sec · Sunset Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sunset Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
54.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
38.9 mi · 68%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 11%
GSP South
4.83 mi · 8%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.35 mi · 2%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 2%
Asbury Avenue
0.72 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

20 mi · 00h 28m

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
01h 17m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.5 mi
43.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Fords
00h 38m from Passaic
Leave By
3:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Wanamassa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57 miles (91.7 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?

Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.5 miles from Passaic and 28.5 miles from Wanamassa.

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

The direct path is about 43.5 miles (70 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 3:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.21 one way or $16.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Passaic and Chance Rain Showers near Wanamassa.

Stop Ideas Near Fords

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Fords, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

12 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

22 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Wanamassa. Straight-line distance: 43.52 mi (70.04 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Wanamassa

#2 Wanamassa

Census designated place

Population4,532
Coordinates40.2317800, -74.0254200
Altitude7
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Wanamassa (-74.02542, 40.23178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.01 gal
7.61 L · about $8.21
Round trip
$16.43
4.02 gal · 15.22 L
Estimated CO2
17.9 kg one way
Round trip: 35.7 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.21 $16.43
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.24 $18.49
Premium $4.95 $9.96 $19.92
Diesel $5.98 $12.02 $24.04

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 · Apr 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Wanamassa. The current time is 06:59:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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