How far is Woodcliff Lake, NJ from Passaic, NJ?

The driving distance from Woodcliff Lake, NJ to Passaic, NJ is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
17.44 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.96 mi
19.25 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.96 mi
Kilometers
19.25 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.44 mi
Kilometers
28.06 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Woodcliff Lake
Sun, Apr 19, 5:38 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Woodcliff Lake
2026-04-19T04:53
Arrive Passaic
Sun, Apr 19, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Woodcliff Lake
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
Rochelle Park
NJ

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

From Woodcliff Lake
7.8 mi
00h 11m
To Passaic
9.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW
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 Woodcliff Lake and Passaic.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Woodcliff Lake and Passaic.

  1. 1

    Start on Werimus Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Werimus Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Werimus Road

    2586 ft · 54 sec · Werimus Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Van Emburgh Avenue

    2541 ft · 57 sec · Van Emburgh Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    580 ft · 19 sec · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South

    1159 ft · 50 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Garden State Parkway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    7.3 mi · 9 min · Garden State Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Garfield

    1654 ft · 57 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1.1 mi · 1 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left

    2.8 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward Main Avenue, Passaic

    940 ft · 24 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Main Avenue

    155 m · 11 sec · Main Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Paulison Avenue

    2201 ft · 43 sec · Paulison Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

    29 m · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Passaic Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Woodcliff Lake 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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
86.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
8.44 mi · 48%
US 46 West
4.25 mi · 24%
Werimus Road
1.39 mi · 8%
Van Emburgh Avenue
0.48 mi · 3%
Paulison Avenue
0.42 mi · 2%
Main Avenue
0.27 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

7.33 mi · 00h 09m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
11.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochelle Park
00h 11m from Woodcliff Lake
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Woodcliff Lake 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 Woodcliff Lake to Passaic?

The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Rochelle Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from Woodcliff Lake and 9.6 miles from Passaic.

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

The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Woodcliff Lake and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Passaic.

Stop Ideas Near Rochelle Park

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 Rochelle Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
Radio City Music Hall
Scenic stop 12.4 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
CITY HALL LOBBY
Meeting point 13.1 mi away

CITY HALL LOBBY

Hoboken , NJ
94 Washington St, Hoboken, NJ 07030
Rating 4.8/5 8 reviews City Hall
City Hall Wedding photographer
Nearby stop 11.5 mi away

City Hall Wedding photographer

Rochelle Park
3222 Bronx Blvd #7, Bronx, NY 10467
Rating 5.0/5 21 reviews Wedding photographer
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.3 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rochelle Park.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Woodcliff Lake and Passaic. Straight-line distance: 11.96 mi (19.25 km).

Woodcliff Lake

#1 Woodcliff Lake

Borough in New Jersey

Population5,835
Coordinates41.0234300, -74.0665300
Altitude75
CountryUnited States
Passaic

#2 Passaic

The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.

Population69,340
Coordinates40.8567700, -74.1284800
Altitude34
CountryUnited States
Start: Werimus Road (-74.066596, 41.023436)
End: Passaic Avenue (-74.128683, 40.856869)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.62 gal
2.33 L · about $2.53
Round trip
$5.07
1.24 gal · 4.66 L
Estimated CO2
5.5 kg one way
Round trip: 11 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.53 $5.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.85 $5.70
Premium $4.95 $3.07 $6.14
Diesel $5.98 $3.71 $7.42

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 Woodcliff Lake and Passaic. The current time is 04:53:00.

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.