How far is Red Bank, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Red Bank, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 00m 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
50.8 mi
01h 00m
Flight
35.38 mi
56.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.38 mi
Kilometers
56.94 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.8 mi
Kilometers
81.75 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 01h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Thu, Oct 15, 4:19 PM EDT
Return by in Red Bank
Thu, Oct 15, 5:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Bank
2026-10-15T15:18
Arrive Passaic
Thu, Oct 15, 4:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Bank
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
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Red Bank
24.2 mi
00h 30m
To Passaic
26.6 mi
00h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE
Destination
65°F
This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Red Bank and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Bank and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on Harding Road

    56 m · 10 sec · Harding Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Broad Street

    3254 ft · 1 min · Broad Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Newman Springs Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    2680 ft · 1 min

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward Crossover to Express Roadway

    983 ft · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    35.1 mi · 47 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Bank 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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
41.4 mi · 82%
Newman Springs Road
1.85 mi · 4%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.33 mi · 3%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 2%
Broad Street
0.62 mi · 1%
West Passaic Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

35.1 mi · 00h 47m

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
35.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 30m from Red Bank
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Red Bank and Mostly Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Bank to Passaic?

The road trip is about 50.8 miles (81.7 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24.2 miles from Red Bank and 26.6 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 35.4 miles (56.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.69 one way or $15.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Red Bank and Mostly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

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

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

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Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 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 Red Bank and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 35.38 mi (56.94 km).

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#1 Red Bank

Red Bank is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3470500, -74.0643100
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Harding Road (-74.064336, 40.34713)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 82 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 16m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.79 L · about $7.69
Round trip
$15.38
3.58 gal · 13.58 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.30 $7.69 $15.38
Mid-grade $4.88 $8.73 $17.47
Premium $5.18 $9.26 $18.53
Diesel $6.32 $11.31 $22.61

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Bank and Passaic. The current time is 15:18:43.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.