Passaic, NJ Road Trips
With 53 routes heading out and 1 heading in, Passaic, NJ works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 91 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Passaic, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.
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Trip Routes
54
Longest Drive
159.9 mi
North Cape May, NJ
Quickest Drive
40m
Bernardsville, NJ
Plan Around Passaic, NJ
Popular Incoming Routes
Useful if Passaic, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.
Continue From Passaic, NJ
Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.
Trips from Passaic, NJ
Passaic, NJ to Erma, NJ
Passaic, NJ to North Wildwood, NJ
Passaic, NJ to Whitesboro, NJ
Passaic, NJ to Brigantine, NJ
Passaic, NJ to Fairton, NJ
Passaic, NJ to Ventnor City, NJ
Passaic, NJ to Bridgeton, NJ
Passaic, NJ to Alloway, NJ
Passaic, NJ to Harmony, NJ
Passaic, NJ to Pleasantville, NJ
Passaic, NJ to Newfield, NJ
Passaic, NJ to Mays Landing, NJ
Passaic, NJ to Woodstown, NJ
Passaic, NJ to Weymouth, NJ
Passaic, NJ to Mullica Hill, NJ
Passaic, NJ to North Beach Haven, NJ
Passaic, NJ to Collings Lakes, NJ
Passaic, NJ to Long Beach, NJ
Driving from Passaic, NJ
On average, trips departing from Passaic, NJ run 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 57m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 155 miles (3h 10m), while the shortest is just 32 miles.
Popular Destinations
The most popular drives from Passaic, NJ include Erma, NJ (155.1 mi, 3h 10m), North Wildwood, NJ (154.6 mi, 3h 10m), Whitesboro, NJ (150.7 mi, 3h 3m), Brigantine, NJ (129.9 mi, 2h 49m), and Fairton, NJ (128.7 mi, 2h 47m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.
Planning & Costs
Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 91-mile trip from Passaic, NJ, budget about $15 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.
With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you. The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives.
Frequently Asked Questions
There are 53 mapped routes leaving Passaic, NJ and 1 routes heading into Passaic, NJ, covering 54 total connections. Distances range from 32 to 155 miles.
The longest mapped route from Passaic, NJ covers 155 miles and takes approximately 3h 10m. Shorter options start at just 32 miles.
The average route from Passaic, NJ runs about 91 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 57m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.
At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 91-mile trip from Passaic, NJ costs roughly $15 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.
The most popular road trip destinations from Passaic, NJ include Erma, NJ, North Wildwood, NJ, Whitesboro, NJ and Brigantine, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.
Passaic, NJ by the Numbers
Recent demographic snapshot from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
Population
69,651
Median Income
$56,780
Median Home Value
$406,500
Median Age
30.9
Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-year (public domain). See our methodology for details.
Passaic, NJ at a Glance
Founded
1679
Elevation
98 ft
Area
3 mi²
Notable People from Passaic, NJ
A sampling of people born in Passaic, NJ.
Zoe Saldaña
1978
American actress, dancer, and model (born 1978)
Paul Rudd
1969
American actor
Liza Weil
1977
American actress
Mitch Albom
1958
American author
Robert Smithson
1938–1973
American sculptor and conceptual artist (1938-1973)
Loretta Swit
1937–2025
American actress (1937–2025)
Michael J. Pollard
1939–2019
American actor (1939–2019)
Millie Perkins
1938
American actress (born 1938)
Saul Zaentz
1921–2014
American film producer and record company executive (1921-2014)
Landmarks & Historic Sites
Attractions and heritage-registered places located in Passaic, NJ.
People's Bank and Trust Company Building
historic building in Passaic City, New Jersey
City data from Wikidata (Q170433), available under CC0. Photos from Wikimedia Commons under their respective licenses. See our methodology for details.
Traveler Guide to Passaic, NJ
Passaic is a city in New Jersey.
Passaic was first settled in 1678 by Dutch traders as Acquackanonk Township. Around 1870, Passaic was designated as its own city. It is bordered on three sides by Clifton, and on the fourth by the Passaic River. It is ten miles from New York City. More than two thirds of Passaic residents are Hispanic or Latino. However, there is also a sizable Orthodox Jewish community in Southwest Passaic, also known as Passaic Park.
Third Ward Park. Park that includes a pond, walking paths, skating rink with fake ice, outdoor gym equipment, and has a nice cafe called the Boathouse cafe. (updated Mar 2023)
1 Bagel Munch, 200 Main Ave, ☏ +1 973 614-9475. 2 Jerusalem Pizza Falafel, 233 Main Ave, ☏ +1 973 778-0960. Su-Th 11:30AM-8PM, F 11:30AM-2PM. 3 King of Delancey LLC, 234 Main Ave, ☏ +1 973 472-5464. Main Ingredient, 113 Main Ave, ☏ +1 973-773-6246. Su noon-8PM, M-Th 11:30AM-8PM, F 8AM-4PM.
Boathouse Cafe, 350 Passaic Ave, ☏ +1 (973) 641-3126. Indoor and outdoor seating, free wifi, nice atmosphere. (updated Mar 2023)
Passaic is served by NJ Transit via its Main Line (colored yellow on transit maps) between Hoboken and Suffern. 1 Passaic Station is located in the southeastern parts of the city, quite far from the city center. Bus #190 and #702 connects with downtown.
Travel tips adapted from Passaic (New Jersey) on Wikivoyage, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Content summarized; visit the source for the full article. See our methodology for how we use it.
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