How far is Washington, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Washington, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 29m 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
63.28 mi
01h 14m
Flight
45.01 mi
72.44 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.01 mi
Kilometers
72.44 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.28 mi
Kilometers
101.84 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM EDT
Return by in Washington
Wed, Apr 22, 11:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Washington
2026-04-22T21:25
Arrive Passaic
Wed, Apr 22, 10:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

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

Borough of New Jersey

From Washington
26.8 mi
00h 37m
To Passaic
36.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°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 Washington and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Washington Avenue

    2200 ft · 49 sec · East Washington Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on E. Washington Avenue

    9.9 mi · 17 min · E. Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    31 m · 7 sec

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Mountain Avenue

    2377 ft · 55 sec · Mountain Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    3064 ft · 1 min · East Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right

    7 mi · 12 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    153 m · 10 sec

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: New York City, Denville

    2520 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    26.7 mi · 30 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel

    2413 ft · 59 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    2.1 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    3.3 mi · 4 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right

    122 m · 14 sec

  14. 14

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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Paulison Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Washington and Passaic.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
26.7 mi · 42%
E. Washington Avenue
9.91 mi · 16%
US 46 East
5.94 mi · 9%
Paulison Avenue
2.18 mi · 3%
East Avenue
0.68 mi · 1%
I 80 East
0.48 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

26.7 mi · 00h 30m

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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wharton
00h 37m from Washington
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Washington 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 Washington to Passaic?

The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.8 miles from Washington and 36.4 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Wharton

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

39 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

42 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

46 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Washington and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 45.01 mi (72.44 km).

Washington

#1 Washington

Borough in Warren County, New Jersey, United States

Population6,498
Coordinates40.7584300, -74.9793400
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: E. Washington Avenue (-74.979352, 40.758463)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 102 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.23 gal
8.45 L · about $9.11
Round trip
$18.22
4.46 gal · 16.9 L
Estimated CO2
19.8 kg one way
Round trip: 39.6 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.11 $18.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.26 $20.51
Premium $4.95 $11.05 $22.09
Diesel $5.98 $13.34 $26.67

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 Washington and Passaic. The current time is 21:25:16.

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.