How far is Rio Grande, NJ from Passaic, NJ?
The driving distance from Rio Grande, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 156 miles (251.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 17m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Rio Grande and Passaic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rio Grande and Passaic.
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Start on Corson Street
106 m · 17 sec · Corson Street
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Turn right onto South Railroad Avenue
792 ft · 19 sec · South Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto South Delsea Drive
1 mi · 2 min · South Delsea Drive
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
1280 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
15.3 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
2408 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
33.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
48.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
889 ft · 22 sec
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Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue
2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue
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Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue
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Turn left onto Darling Avenue
125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle
53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue
2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
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Continue on Broadway
1 mi · 2 min · Broadway
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Turn right onto Paulison Avenue
950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue
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Turn left 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 Rio Grande and Passaic.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 00h 59m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Rio Grande and Rain Showers Likely near Passaic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Rio Grande to Passaic?
The road trip is about 156 miles (251.1 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
South Toms River is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Rio Grande and 79.2 miles from Passaic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 133.4 miles (214.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Rio Grande and Rain Showers Likely near Passaic.
Stop Ideas Near South Toms River
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Toms River.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Hammonton, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Rio Grande and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 133.39 mi (214.67 km).
#1 Rio Grande
Rio Grande is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0145600, -74.8815600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 56m |
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 | $22.51 | $45.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.34 | $50.68 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.30 | $54.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.95 | $65.90 |
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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