How far is Vernon, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Vernon, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 92 miles (148.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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
92.04 mi
01h 40m
Flight
81.58 mi
131.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.58 mi
Kilometers
131.29 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.04 mi
Kilometers
148.12 km
Drive Time
01h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sun, May 31, 3:18 AM EDT
Return by in Vernon
Sun, May 31, 4:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Vernon
2026-05-31T01:38
Arrive Passaic
Sun, May 31, 3:18 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:40 AM to 11:40 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Vernon
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
Clearbrook Park
NJ

Town

From Vernon
44.9 mi
00h 50m
To Passaic
47.1 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
77°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 5 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ellis Street

    1744 ft · 44 sec · Ellis Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Potter Street

    640 ft · 13 sec · Potter Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Berlin Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Berlin Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    1191 ft · 29 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    4.2 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    51.9 mi · 1 hr 1 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport

    1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.2 km · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2085 ft · 44 sec

  16. 16

    Continue straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  17. 17

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

    11.4 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward River Drive, Passaic

    1223 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on River Drive

    107 m · 9 sec · River Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2682 ft · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Vernon 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi · 72%
NJ 21
11.4 mi · 12%
I 295 North
4.46 mi · 5%
Newark Airport
3.41 mi · 4%
Berlin Road
1.24 mi · 1%
NJ 73 South
0.56 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 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.4 mi
81.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearbrook Park
00h 50m from Vernon
Leave By
3:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Vernon and Mostly Sunny near Passaic.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92 miles (148.1 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?

Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.9 miles from Vernon and 47.1 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 81.6 miles (131.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.28 one way or $26.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Vernon and Mostly Sunny near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

27 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Vernon and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 81.58 mi (131.29 km).

Vernon

#1 Vernon

Township in Sussex County, New Jersey

Population21,879
Coordinates39.8973400, -75.0318400
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.031859, 39.897307)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.29 L · about $13.28
Round trip
$26.56
6.5 gal · 24.58 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.28 $26.56
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.95 $29.89
Premium $4.95 $16.10 $32.20
Diesel $5.98 $19.44 $38.87

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Vernon and Passaic. The current time is 01:38:29.

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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.