How far is South Bound Brook, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from South Bound Brook, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 29.8 miles (47.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
43.58 mi
00h 52m
Flight
29.75 mi
47.87 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
29.75 mi
Kilometers
47.87 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.58 mi
Kilometers
70.14 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Tue, May 12, 8:56 PM EDT
Return by in South Bound Brook
Tue, May 12, 9:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Bound Brook
2026-05-12T20:03
Arrive Passaic
Tue, May 12, 8:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Bound Brook
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
Kenilworth
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From South Bound Brook
16.6 mi
00h 26m
To Passaic
27 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 South Bound Brook and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Bound Brook and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on Zimmerman Place (Historical)

    41 m · 15 sec · Zimmerman Place (Historical)

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Elizabeth Street

    1801 ft · 53 sec · Elizabeth Street

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Canal Road

    85 m · 16 sec · Canal Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1138 ft · 24 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward East Main Street

    36 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto East Main Street

    1207 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Mountain Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Mountain Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp straight

    1205 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.4 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    8.6 mi · 13 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    5.4 mi · 9 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1.4 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP Toll North: Paterson

    1513 ft · 37 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    10.5 mi · 15 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  17. 17

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between South Bound Brook 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
64.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Mountain Avenue
17.7 mi · 41%
Garden State Parkway
10.5 mi · 24%
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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13.8 mi
29.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenilworth
00h 26m from South Bound Brook
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving South Bound Brook and Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Bound Brook to Passaic?

The road trip is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.6 miles from South Bound Brook and 27 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 29.8 miles (47.9 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.29 one way or $12.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around South Bound Brook and Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth

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 Kenilworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.7 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 5 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

9 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Bound Brook and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 29.75 mi (47.87 km).

South Bound Brook

#1 South Bound Brook

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

Population4,518
Coordinates40.5534400, -74.5315400
Altitude16
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Zimmerman Place (Historical) (-74.53142, 40.553745)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 70 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.54 gal
5.82 L · about $6.29
Round trip
$12.58
3.08 gal · 11.64 L
Estimated CO2
13.7 kg one way
Round trip: 27.4 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.29 $12.58
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.08 $14.16
Premium $4.95 $7.63 $15.26
Diesel $5.98 $9.21 $18.42

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 South Bound Brook and Passaic. The current time is 20:03:38.

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.