How far is Passaic, NJ from Westwood, NJ?
The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Westwood, NJ is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.6 miles (17 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Passaic and Westwood.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Westwood.
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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
5.6 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Ridgewood, Oradell
1326 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Oradell
937 ft · 25 sec
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Turn right onto Oradell Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Oradell Avenue
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Turn left onto Forest Avenue
1.1 mi · 2 min · Forest Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
3227 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Avenue
94 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway
21 m · 1 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Passaic and Westwood.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5.63 mi · 00h 08m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Passaic and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Westwood.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Westwood?
The road trip is about 13.8 miles (22.2 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Rochelle Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6.9 miles from Passaic and 6.9 miles from Westwood.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.6 miles (17 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Passaic and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Westwood.
Stop Ideas Near Rochelle Park
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Westwood. Straight-line distance: 10.55 mi (16.98 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 Westwood
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 11,023 |
| Coordinates | 40.9912100, -74.0326400 |
| Altitude | 22 |
| Country | United States |
End: Westwood (-74.03264, 40.99121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
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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