How far is Spotswood, NJ from Passaic, NJ?
The driving distance from Spotswood, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Spotswood and Passaic.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spotswood and Passaic.
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Start on Willard Clark Circle
72 m · 16 sec · Willard Clark Circle
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Turn left onto Eaton Avenue
101 m · 17 sec · Eaton Avenue
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Turn right onto Snowhill Street
1749 ft · 44 sec · Snowhill Street
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Continue on Main Street
2449 ft · 55 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Summerhill Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Summerhill Road
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Turn right onto Rues Lane
1.1 km · 1 min · Rues Lane
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Turn left onto State Route 18
4.2 mi · 5 min · State Route 18
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
149 m · 21 sec
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Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
1102 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1498 ft · 36 sec
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Keep slight right
1933 ft · 47 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
17.7 mi · 21 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
2085 ft · 44 sec
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Continue straight
1.7 mi · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
11.4 mi · 17 min
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Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic
1223 ft · 30 sec
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Continue on River Drive
107 m · 9 sec · River Drive
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Turn left onto Paulison Avenue
2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue
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Turn right 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 Spotswood and Passaic.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
17.7 mi · 00h 21m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Spotswood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Passaic.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Spotswood to Passaic?
The road trip is about 42.4 miles (68.2 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Carteret is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from Spotswood and 21.6 miles from Passaic.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.1 miles (56.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.3 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 4:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Spotswood and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Passaic.
Stop Ideas Near Carteret
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Carteret.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Spotswood and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 35.11 mi (56.5 km).
#1 Spotswood
Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,169 |
| Coordinates | 40.3917700, -74.3984800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
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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