How far is Princeton Meadows, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Princeton Meadows, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.9 miles (69 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
53.16 mi
01h 06m
Flight
42.86 mi
68.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.86 mi
Kilometers
68.98 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.16 mi
Kilometers
85.55 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Fri, Apr 17, 6:26 AM EDT
Return by in Princeton Meadows
Fri, Apr 17, 7:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Princeton Meadows
2026-04-17T05:20
Arrive Passaic
Fri, Apr 17, 6:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Princeton Meadows
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
Woodbridge
NJ

Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

From Princeton Meadows
25.4 mi
00h 33m
To Passaic
27.8 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Princeton Meadows and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    87 m · 26 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left

    48 m · 16 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hunters Glen Drive

    83 m · 12 sec · Hunters Glen Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Tamarron Drive

    1494 ft · 1 min · Tamarron Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Plainsboro Road

    1576 ft · 48 sec · Plainsboro Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Scotts Corner Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Scotts Corner Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Dey Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Dey Road

  8. 8

    Turn left

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32 East: Jamesburg

    785 ft · 30 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Forsgate Drive

    1.4 km · 1 min · Forsgate Drive

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJTP Toll, I 95 Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    3054 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP North: New York City

    2247 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right

    2858 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    27.1 mi · 32 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  19. 19

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

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on River Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · River Drive

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
24 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
45.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
27.1 mi · 51%
NJ 21
11.4 mi · 21%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 6%
Dey Road
2.8 mi · 5%
I 95
0.97 mi · 2%
Forsgate Drive
0.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

27.1 mi · 00h 32m

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 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
42.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Woodbridge
00h 33m from Princeton Meadows
Leave By
4:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Princeton Meadows and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Princeton Meadows to Passaic?

The road trip is about 53.2 miles (85.6 km) and usually takes 01h 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?

Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.4 miles from Princeton Meadows and 27.8 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 42.9 miles (69 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Princeton Meadows and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

4 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

15 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Princeton Meadows and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 42.86 mi (68.98 km).

Princeton Meadows

#1 Princeton Meadows

Town

Population13,834
Coordinates40.3317700, -74.5637700
Altitude25
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.564131, 40.331319)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.1 L · about $7.68
Round trip
$15.36
3.76 gal · 14.2 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.68 $15.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.95 $9.31 $18.63
Diesel $5.98 $11.24 $22.48

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Princeton Meadows and Passaic. The current time is 05:20:12.

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.