How far is Passaic, NJ from Wildwood Crest, NJ?

The driving distance from Passaic, NJ to Wildwood Crest, NJ is about 156.6 miles (252 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156.58 mi
03h 12m
Flight
135.29 mi
217.73 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.29 mi
Kilometers
217.73 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
156.58 mi
Kilometers
251.99 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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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 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wildwood Crest
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 AM EDT
Return by in Passaic
Sat, Apr 18, 6:54 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Passaic
2026-04-18T00:29
Arrive Wildwood Crest
Sat, Apr 18, 3:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Passaic
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Beachwood
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Passaic
78.3 mi
01h 36m
To Wildwood Crest
78.2 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E
Destination
64°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic and Wildwood Crest.

  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

    121.3 mi · 2 hr 21 min · Garden State Parkway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 47 South: Wildwood, Wildwood Crest

    1398 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Delsea Drive

    746 ft · 16 sec · Delsea Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on South Wildwood Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Wildwood Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on South Wildwood Boulevard

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Wildwood Boulevard

  22. 22

    Continue on Rio Grande Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Rio Grande Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue

    1.2 km · 1 min · Atlantic Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto East Rosemary Road

    624 ft · 27 sec · East Rosemary Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Rosemary Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
142 mi · 91%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 4%
South Wildwood Boulevard
2.29 mi · 1%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.35 mi · 1%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 1%
Atlantic Avenue
0.78 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

121 mi · 02h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.3 mi
135.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beachwood
01h 36m from Passaic
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Wildwood Crest.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Passaic to Wildwood Crest?

The road trip is about 156.6 miles (252 km) and usually takes 03h 12m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Beachwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.3 miles from Passaic and 78.2 miles from Wildwood Crest.

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

The direct path is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.60 one way or $45.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Passaic and Mostly Sunny near Wildwood Crest.

Stop Ideas Near Beachwood

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Beachwood, 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 Beachwood.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

56 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

57 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

62 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Passaic and Wildwood Crest. Straight-line distance: 135.29 mi (217.73 km).

Passaic

#1 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Wildwood Crest

#2 Wildwood Crest

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population3,033
Coordinates38.9748400, -74.8335000
Altitude2
CountryUnited States
Start: Passaic (-74.12848, 40.85677)
End: Wildwood Crest (-74.8335, 38.97484)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 252 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.53 gal
20.92 L · about $22.60
Round trip
$45.19
11.06 gal · 41.84 L
Estimated CO2
49.1 kg one way
Round trip: 98.3 kg / 217 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.60 $45.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.43 $50.86
Premium $4.95 $27.40 $54.79
Diesel $5.98 $33.07 $66.14

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Passaic and Wildwood Crest. The current time is 00:29:15.

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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.