How far is Ramblewood, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Ramblewood, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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
86.17 mi
01h 28m
Flight
77.15 mi
124.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.15 mi
Kilometers
124.16 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.17 mi
Kilometers
138.68 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sat, Apr 18, 11:14 PM EDT
Return by in Ramblewood
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ramblewood
2026-04-18T21:45
Arrive Passaic
Sat, Apr 18, 11:14 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ramblewood
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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Ramblewood
41.9 mi
00h 44m
To Passaic
44.2 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°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 Ramblewood and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Ramblewood Parkway

    2432 ft · 2 min · Ramblewood Parkway

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2196 ft · 36 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    60 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP

    1422 ft · 38 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

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

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on River Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · River Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramblewood 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi · 77%
NJ 21
11.4 mi · 13%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 4%
NJTP North
0.53 mi · 1%
Paulison Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Ramblewood Parkway
0.5 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
01h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9 mi
77.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 44m from Ramblewood
Leave By
3:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Ramblewood 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 Ramblewood to Passaic?

The road trip is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.9 miles from Ramblewood and 44.2 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9 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 3:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.42 one way or $24.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ramblewood and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 77.15 mi (124.16 km).

Ramblewood

#1 Ramblewood

Census designated place

Population5,907
Coordinates39.9287200, -74.9437800
Altitude9
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Ramblewood Parkway (-74.943758, 39.928705)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.04 gal
11.51 L · about $12.42
Round trip
$24.84
6.08 gal · 23.02 L
Estimated CO2
27 kg one way
Round trip: 54 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.42 $24.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.98 $27.96
Premium $4.95 $15.06 $30.12
Diesel $5.98 $18.18 $36.36

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Ramblewood and Passaic. The current time is 21:45:34.

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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.