How far is Upper Saddle River, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Upper Saddle River, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 14 miles (22.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.39 mi
00h 25m
Flight
14.02 mi
22.56 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
14.02 mi
Kilometers
22.56 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.39 mi
Kilometers
31.2 km
Drive Time
00h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM EDT
Return by in Upper Saddle River
Wed, Apr 22, 11:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Upper Saddle River
2026-04-22T22:50
Arrive Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 11:16 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Upper Saddle River
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Paramus
NJ

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Upper Saddle River
9 mi
00h 12m
To Passaic
10.4 mi
00h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SE
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 Upper Saddle River and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Upper Saddle River and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on Lake Street

    13 m · 5 sec · Lake Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West Saddle River Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · West Saddle River Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Allendale Road

    28 m · 3 sec · East Allendale Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Saddle River Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Saddle River Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Sheridan Avenue

    2174 ft · 51 sec · Sheridan Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto NJ 17 South: NJ 17 South, East Prospect Street

    117 m · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward NJ 17 South

    734 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points

    2485 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    3.8 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Garfield

    1654 ft · 57 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Avenue, Passaic

    940 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    155 m · 11 sec · Main Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2201 ft · 43 sec · Paulison Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Upper Saddle River 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 17 South
5.32 mi · 27%
US 46 West
4.25 mi · 22%
Garden State Parkway
3.82 mi · 20%
West Saddle River Road
3.03 mi · 16%
GSP Toll South
0.47 mi · 2%
Paulison Avenue
0.42 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

NJ 17 South

Merge slight left

5.11 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A short regional drive

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

Drive Time
00h 25m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
14 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paramus
00h 12m from Upper Saddle River
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Upper Saddle River 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 Upper Saddle River to Passaic?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.2 km) and usually takes 00h 25m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Paramus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9 miles from Upper Saddle River and 10.4 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 14 miles (22.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.78 one way or $5.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Paramus

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 Paramus and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 13.2 mi away

Radio City Music Hall

New York , NY
1260 6th Ave, New York, NY 10020, United States
Rating 4.7/5 17,642 reviews Tourist attraction,Concert hall,Live music venue,Performing arts theater
Orangetown Town Hall
Meeting point 9.6 mi away

Orangetown Town Hall

Orangeburg , NY
26 Orangeburg Rd, Orangeburg, NY 10962
Rating 4.3/5 9 reviews City Hall
Town Hall
Nearby stop 13.4 mi away

Town Hall

New York , NY
123 W 43rd St, New York, NY 10036
Rating 4.5/5 1,405 reviews Performing arts theater,Auditorium

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

23 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

New Rochelle station

25 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Upper Saddle River and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 14.02 mi (22.56 km).

Upper Saddle River

#1 Upper Saddle River

Town

Population8,155
Coordinates41.0584300, -74.0984800
Altitude67
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Lake Street (-74.098477, 41.058444)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.68 gal
2.59 L · about $2.78
Round trip
$5.56
1.36 gal · 5.18 L
Estimated CO2
6 kg one way
Round trip: 12.1 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.78 $5.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.13 $6.25
Premium $4.95 $3.37 $6.74
Diesel $5.98 $4.07 $8.13

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 Upper Saddle River and Passaic. The current time is 22:50:42.

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.