How far is Penns Grove, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Penns Grove, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 12m 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
120.09 mi
02h 06m
Flight
105.11 mi
169.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.11 mi
Kilometers
169.16 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.09 mi
Kilometers
193.26 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sat, Apr 18, 7:33 AM EDT
Return by in Penns Grove
Sat, Apr 18, 9:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penns Grove
2026-04-18T05:27
Arrive Passaic
Sat, Apr 18, 7:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:06 AM to 12:06 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penns Grove
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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Penns Grove
58.8 mi
01h 03m
To Passaic
61.3 mi
01h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penns Grove and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    1699 ft · 49 sec · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Harding Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Harding Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    1256 ft · 31 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.3 mi · 8 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 East: Mullica Hill

    1014 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit right toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    936 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ Turnpike North, New York City

    2557 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    36.2 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on River Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · River Drive

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
88.1 mi · 73%
NJ 21
11.4 mi · 10%
I 295 North
7.51 mi · 6%
US 322 East
3.89 mi · 3%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 3%
Harding Highway
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

51.9 mi · 01h 01m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
105.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
01h 03m from Penns Grove
Leave By
2:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Penns Grove and Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Penns Grove to Passaic?

The road trip is about 120.1 miles (193.3 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.8 miles from Penns Grove and 61.3 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 105.1 miles (169.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 2:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.32 one way or $34.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Penns Grove and Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 4.2 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 7.2 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 5.4 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penns Grove and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 105.11 mi (169.16 km).

Penns Grove

#1 Penns Grove

Borough in Salem County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,752
Coordinates39.7295600, -75.4679700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-75.467992, 39.729547)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 193 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 00m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.24 gal
16.04 L · about $17.32
Round trip
$34.65
8.48 gal · 32.08 L
Estimated CO2
37.7 kg one way
Round trip: 75.4 kg / 166 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.32 $34.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.50 $39.00
Premium $4.95 $21.00 $42.01
Diesel $5.98 $25.36 $50.71

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 Penns Grove and Passaic. The current time is 05:27:20.

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.