How far is Saddle River, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Saddle River, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
16.19 mi
00h 23m
Flight
12.17 mi
19.58 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.17 mi
Kilometers
19.58 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.19 mi
Kilometers
26.05 km
Drive Time
00h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Tue, May 12, 10:15 PM EDT
Return by in Saddle River
Tue, May 12, 10:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Saddle River
2026-05-12T21:51
Arrive Passaic
Tue, May 12, 10:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Saddle River
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Rochelle Park
NJ

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

From Saddle River
8.1 mi
00h 11m
To Passaic
8.1 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Today

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 9:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Saddle River and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Saddle River and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on East Allendale Road

    14 m · 2 sec · East Allendale Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Saddle River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Saddle River Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    2174 ft · 51 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street

    117 m · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 17 South

    734 ft · 20 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit straight toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points

    2485 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Garfield

    1654 ft · 57 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Avenue, Passaic

    940 ft · 24 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    155 m · 11 sec · Main Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2201 ft · 43 sec · Paulison Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Saddle River 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
98.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
5.32 mi · 33%
US 46 West
4.25 mi · 26%
Garden State Parkway
3.82 mi · 24%
West Saddle River Road
1.17 mi · 7%
GSP Toll South
0.47 mi · 3%
Paulison Avenue
0.42 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Merge slight left

5.11 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 23m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4 mi
12.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochelle Park
00h 11m from Saddle River
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Saddle River and Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Saddle River to Passaic?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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?

Rochelle Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Saddle River and 8.1 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Saddle River and Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Rochelle Park

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Rochelle Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.5 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.2 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 11.3 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Rochelle Park
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochelle Park.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

19 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Saddle River and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 12.17 mi (19.58 km).

Saddle River

#1 Saddle River

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population3,155
Coordinates41.0317600, -74.1020900
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: East Allendale Road (-74.102053, 41.031823)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.16 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.14 gal · 4.32 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.62 $5.24
Premium $4.95 $2.82 $5.65
Diesel $5.98 $3.41 $6.82

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Saddle River and Passaic. The current time is 21:51:46.

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.