How far is Ramsey, NJ from Passaic, NJ?
The driving distance from Ramsey, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 19 miles (30.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 53m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Ramsey and Passaic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ramsey and Passaic.
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Start on East Main Street
1476 ft · 41 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Wyckoff Avenue
3 mi · 4 min · Wyckoff Avenue
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Continue on Wyckoff Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wyckoff Avenue
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Turn right onto Russell Avenue
2885 ft · 58 sec · Russell Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
124 m · 11 sec
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Continue straight
156 m · 14 sec
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Merge slight left
2.5 mi · 3 min
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Turn straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.5 km · 1 min
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Take the exit straight toward Fair Lawn Avenue
816 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Fair Lawn Avenue
1.2 km · 1 min · Fair Lawn Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto McLean Boulevard
2.6 mi · 4 min · McLean Boulevard
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Continue on McLean Boulevard
1.3 km · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Merge slight right
2119 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
2.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Avenue, Passaic
940 ft · 24 sec
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Turn right onto Main Avenue
155 m · 11 sec · Main Avenue
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Turn left onto Paulison Avenue
2201 ft · 43 sec · Paulison Avenue
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Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Ramsey and Passaic.
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.
Wyckoff Avenue
Continue on Wyckoff Avenue
3.01 mi · 00h 04m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Ramsey and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Ramsey to Passaic?
The road trip is about 19 miles (30.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Hawthorne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Ramsey and 9.8 miles from Passaic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.9 miles (22.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.1 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 7:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.74 one way or $5.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Ramsey and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.
Stop Ideas Near Hawthorne
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Passaic City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hawthorne.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Ramsey and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 13.87 mi (22.32 km).
#1 Ramsey
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 14,811 |
| Coordinates | 41.0573200, -74.1409800 |
| Altitude | 104 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Passaic
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
| Population | 69,340 |
| Coordinates | 40.8567700, -74.1284800 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 31 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.32 | $6.64 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
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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