How far is Somerville, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Somerville, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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
45.68 mi
00h 50m
Flight
31.88 mi
51.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.88 mi
Kilometers
51.31 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.68 mi
Kilometers
73.51 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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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 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM EDT
Return by in Somerville
Wed, Apr 22, 11:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Somerville
2026-04-22T21:24
Arrive Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Somerville
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
Mountainside
NJ

Town

From Somerville
18 mi
00h 25m
To Passaic
27.7 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph S
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 Somerville and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Bridge Street

    2215 ft · 1 min · North Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp slight right

    59 m · 5 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    2 mi · 3 min

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP Toll North: Paterson

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  12. 12

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Somerville 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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
North Bridge Street
21.3 mi · 47%
Garden State Parkway
10.5 mi · 23%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.33 mi · 3%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 2%
West Passaic Avenue
0.51 mi · 1%
East Passaic Avenue
0.43 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

10.5 mi · 00h 15m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
31.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mountainside
00h 25m from Somerville
Leave By
4:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Somerville 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 Somerville to Passaic?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.5 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?

Mountainside is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18 miles from Somerville and 27.7 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.8 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 4:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mountainside

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

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

RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

15 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

18 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Somerville and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 31.88 mi (51.31 km).

Somerville

#1 Somerville

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population12,157
Coordinates40.5742700, -74.6098800
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: North Bridge Street (-74.610027, 40.57429)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.1 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.16
3.22 gal · 12.2 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.58 $13.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.40 $14.81
Premium $4.95 $7.98 $15.95
Diesel $5.98 $9.63 $19.26

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Somerville and Passaic. The current time is 21:24:39.

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.