How far is Passaic, NJ from Washington, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Washington, NJ is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 54m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
103.66 mi
02h 27m
Flight
84.39 mi
135.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.39 mi
Kilometers
135.82 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
103.66 mi
Kilometers
166.82 km
Drive Time
02h 27m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Washington
Wed, Jun 10, 4:52 PM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Wed, Jun 10, 7:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-06-10T14:24
Arrive Washington
Wed, Jun 10, 4:52 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Passaic
51.8 mi
01h 13m
To Washington
51.8 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph S
Destination
84°F
Today

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Jun 10 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    47.3 mi · 55 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

    1552 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    826 ft · 13 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Pemberton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · South Pemberton Road

  19. 19

    Continue on West Hampton Street

    3156 ft · 1 min · West Hampton Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Pemberton Bypass

    823 ft · 24 sec · Pemberton Bypass

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Magnolia Road

    6.8 mi · 12 min · Magnolia Road

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Four Mile Circle

    150 m · 7 sec

  23. 23

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 72 East: Barnegat

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  24. 24

    Turn right

    13 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Godfrey Bridge Road

    1.5 mi · 6 min · Godfrey Bridge Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Washington Turnpike

    1.4 mi · 5 min · Washington Turnpike

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Washington Turnpike

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
47.3 mi · 46%
NJ 21 South
14.4 mi · 14%
US 206 South
11.2 mi · 11%
Magnolia Road
6.76 mi · 7%
NJ 72 East
3.5 mi · 3%
South Pemberton Road
2.08 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

47.3 mi · 00h 55m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
84.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
01h 13m from Passaic
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Passaic and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 103.6 miles (166.8 km) and usually takes 02h 27m 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 51.8 miles from Passaic and 51.8 miles from Washington.

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

The direct path is about 84.4 miles (135.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.95 one way or $29.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Passaic and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Washington.

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 10.8 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 11.5 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 11.5 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 Washington. Straight-line distance: 84.39 mi (135.82 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

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

#2 Washington

Borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population6,459
Coordinates39.6840100, -74.5759900
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Washington (-74.57599, 39.68401)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 167 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.66 gal
13.85 L · about $14.95
Round trip
$29.91
7.32 gal · 27.7 L
Estimated CO2
32.5 kg one way
Round trip: 65.1 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.95 $29.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.83 $33.66
Premium $4.95 $18.13 $36.26
Diesel $5.98 $21.89 $43.77

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 · Jun 10, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Washington. The current time is 14:24:49.

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.