How far is Sussex, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Sussex, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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
42.53 mi
01h 07m
Flight
34.91 mi
56.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
34.91 mi
Kilometers
56.18 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.53 mi
Kilometers
68.45 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM EDT
Return by in Sussex
Sun, Apr 19, 9:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Sussex
2026-04-19T07:07
Arrive Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Sussex
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
Kinnelon
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey, United States

From Sussex
21.2 mi
00h 33m
To Passaic
21.3 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    24 m · 3 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Newton Avenue

    80 m · 15 sec · Newton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Loomis Avenue

    571 ft · 9 sec · Loomis Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Walling Avenue

    18.1 mi · 27 min · Walling Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike

    9.8 mi · 12 min · Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton

    91 m · 7 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on US 46 East: Clifton

    1737 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    122 m · 14 sec

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Sussex 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Walling Avenue
18.1 mi · 43%
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
16 mi · 38%
US 46 East
5.81 mi · 14%
Paulison Avenue
2.18 mi · 5%
Loomis Avenue
0.11 mi
I 80 East
0.06 mi
Longest Stretch

Walling Avenue

Continue on Walling Avenue

18.1 mi · 00h 27m

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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
34.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kinnelon
00h 33m from Sussex
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Sussex and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Sussex to Passaic?

The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Kinnelon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Sussex and 21.3 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 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 4:14 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 Rain Showers Likely around Sussex and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Kinnelon

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

34 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Yonkers station

40 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

42 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Sussex and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 34.91 mi (56.18 km).

Sussex

#1 Sussex

Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey

Population1,979
Coordinates41.2098200, -74.6076600
Altitude137
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Clove Avenue (-74.607678, 41.209821)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 68 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
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.

One-way fuel
1.5 gal
5.68 L · about $6.13
Round trip
$12.26
3 gal · 11.36 L
Estimated CO2
13.3 kg one way
Round trip: 26.7 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Sussex and Passaic. The current time is 07:07:36.

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.