How far is Tabernacle, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Tabernacle, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
158.39 mi
02h 28m
Flight
135.78 mi
218.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.78 mi
Kilometers
218.52 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
158.39 mi
Kilometers
254.9 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM EDT
Return by in Tabernacle
Sun, Apr 19, 9:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tabernacle
2026-04-19T04:31
Arrive Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 6:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tabernacle
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
Beachwood
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Tabernacle
78.1 mi
01h 14m
To Passaic
80.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph W
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 Tabernacle and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    21 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Seashore Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Seashore Road

  3. 3

    Continue on South Railroad Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Railroad Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto South Delsea Drive

    1 mi · 2 min · South Delsea Drive

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    1280 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    15.3 mi · 18 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left

    2408 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway

    33.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    48.1 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

    889 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

    147 m · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue

  14. 14

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

    2278 ft · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

    2703 ft · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Darling Avenue

    125 m · 7 sec · Darling Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    2001 ft · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

    53 m · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  19. 19

    Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

    2865 ft · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1061 ft · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

    1007 ft · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Broadway

    1 mi · 2 min · Broadway

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

    950 ft · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tabernacle 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
148 mi · 94%
Seashore Road
1.94 mi · 1%
Bloomfield Avenue
1.33 mi · 1%
South Delsea Drive
1.04 mi · 1%
Broadway
1.02 mi · 1%
South Railroad Avenue
0.69 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

50.2 mi · 00h 59m

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
02h 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.6 mi
135.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Beachwood
01h 14m from Tabernacle
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Tabernacle 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 Tabernacle to Passaic?

The road trip is about 158.4 miles (254.9 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Beachwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.1 miles from Tabernacle and 80.3 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 135.8 miles (218.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.6 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Tabernacle and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Beachwood

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

56 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

57 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
OTHER

Egg Harbor City, New Jersey

60 mi away
South Philadelphia Ave & Atlantic Ave
OTHER

Hammonton, New Jersey

62 mi away
Egg Harbor Rd & Line St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Tabernacle and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 135.78 mi (218.52 km).

Tabernacle

#1 Tabernacle

Township of New Jersey

Population6,782
Coordinates38.9840000, -74.9051700
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.905191, 38.983733)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 255 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 38m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.59 gal
21.16 L · about $22.84
Round trip
$45.68
11.18 gal · 42.32 L
Estimated CO2
49.7 kg one way
Round trip: 99.4 kg / 219 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.84 $45.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.71 $51.42
Premium $4.95 $27.69 $55.39
Diesel $5.98 $33.43 $66.86

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 Tabernacle and Passaic. The current time is 04:31:20.

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.