How far is Sayreville, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Sayreville, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
36.87 mi
00h 47m
Flight
30.05 mi
48.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.05 mi
Kilometers
48.36 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.87 mi
Kilometers
59.33 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM EDT
Return by in Sayreville
Wed, Apr 22, 9:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sayreville
2026-04-22T19:58
Arrive Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 8:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:48 AM to 10:48 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sayreville
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
Cranford
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Sayreville
17.3 mi
00h 23m
To Passaic
19.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Buchanan Street

    19 m · 7 sec · Buchanan Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on GSP Toll North

    1.6 mi · 3 min

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on GSP North

    1407 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    24.2 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  8. 8

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  12. 12

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  13. 13

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sayreville 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
19 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
24.2 mi · 66%
Main Street
4.67 mi · 13%
GSP Toll North
1.56 mi · 4%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.33 mi · 4%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 3%
West Passaic Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

24.2 mi · 00h 33m

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
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.7 mi
30.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranford
00h 23m from Sayreville
Leave By
4:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Sayreville 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 Sayreville to Passaic?

The road trip is about 36.8 miles (59.3 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Cranford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.3 miles from Sayreville and 19.6 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 30.1 miles (48.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sayreville and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Cranford

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 Cranford and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 3.9 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 10.3 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranford.

RAIL

Metropark station

10 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

11 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

22 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sayreville and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 30.05 mi (48.36 km).

Sayreville

#1 Sayreville

A borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population43,855
Coordinates40.4592700, -74.3609800
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Buchanan Street (-74.360969, 40.459218)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.92 L · about $5.31
Round trip
$10.62
2.6 gal · 9.84 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.31 $10.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.95 $6.44 $12.88
Diesel $5.98 $7.77 $15.55

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Sayreville and Passaic. The current time is 19:58:53.

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.