How far is Stratford, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Stratford, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.1 miles (137 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
95.42 mi
01h 45m
Flight
85.12 mi
136.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.12 mi
Kilometers
136.99 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.42 mi
Kilometers
153.57 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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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 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Return by in Stratford
Thu, Apr 23, 2:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Stratford
2026-04-22T23:06
Arrive Passaic
Thu, Apr 23, 12:51 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Stratford
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
Cranbury
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Stratford
46.4 mi
00h 52m
To Passaic
49.1 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Stratford and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Drexel Avenue

    93 m · 13 sec · Drexel Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Bryn Mawr Avenue

    80 m · 11 sec · Bryn Mawr Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Warwick Road

    1696 ft · 55 sec · Warwick Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Laurel Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Laurel Road

  5. 5

    Continue on White Horse Road West

    2955 ft · 1 min · White Horse Road West

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Burnt Mill Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Burnt Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Haddonfield-Berlin Road

    595 ft · 10 sec · Haddonfield-Berlin Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Berlin Road

    566 ft · 12 sec · Berlin Road

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    999 ft · 24 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  19. 19

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on River Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · River Drive

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Stratford 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
26 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi · 70%
NJ 21
11.4 mi · 12%
I 295 North
4.24 mi · 4%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 4%
Burnt Mill Road
2.83 mi · 3%
Laurel Road
0.75 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

51.9 mi · 01h 01m

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
01h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
85.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranbury
00h 52m from Stratford
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Stratford 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 Stratford to Passaic?

The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.4 miles from Stratford and 49.1 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 85.1 miles (137 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.77 one way or $27.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Cranbury

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

9 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

23 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

32 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Stratford and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 85.12 mi (136.99 km).

Stratford

#1 Stratford

Borough of New Jersey

Population6,937
Coordinates39.8267800, -75.0154500
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Drexel Avenue (-75.015784, 39.826571)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.75 L · about $13.77
Round trip
$27.54
6.74 gal · 25.5 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.77 $27.54
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.50 $31.00
Premium $4.95 $16.69 $33.39
Diesel $5.98 $20.15 $40.31

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 Stratford and Passaic. The current time is 23:06:01.

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.