Where is Passaic, New Jersey, USA?

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Where is Passaic Located? - Passaic is a city located in the Passaic County of New Jersey, United States. Passaic lies between 40.8076529 Degrees North latitudes and 91.1128901 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Passaic, New Jersey

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Where is Passaic Located?

Passaic is a city located in the Passaic County of New Jersey, United States. Passaic lies between 40.8076529 Degrees North latitudes and 91.1128901 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Passaic city is 70537 people and the city has a total area of 3.13 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Passaic, New Jersey Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityPassaic
CountyPassaic County
StateNew Jersey
State CapitalTrenton
US RegionNortheastern United States (Middle Atlantic)
Latitude40.8568° N
Longitude74.1285° W
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Land Area3.12 sq mi
Water Area0.28 sq mi
Total Area3.40 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)70,537
Population DensityApproximately 22,608 people per sq mi
ZIP Codes07055
Area Code973
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code34-56550
Congressional DistrictNew Jersey's 9th Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Passaic, New Jersey

CategoryDetails
Airport NameNewark Liberty International Airport
IATA CodeEWR
PortPort Newark–Elizabeth Marine Terminal (nearby)
Major HighwaysInterstate 80, Garden State Parkway, Route 21, Route 3, Route 46 (nearby)
Train/Amtrak ServiceNJ Transit Main Line service at Passaic Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceNJ Transit Bus Service
  • Route 21 (McLean Boulevard) – Major north–south roadway connecting Passaic with Clifton, Newark, and surrounding communities.
  • Interstate 80 – Regional interstate providing access across northern New Jersey and toward New York and Pennsylvania.
  • Garden State Parkway – Major north–south highway serving the New York metropolitan region and New Jersey suburbs.
  • Route 3 – Important east–west highway connecting Passaic with the Meadowlands and Hudson County.

Top Places to Visit in Passaic, New Jersey

Landmark NameType
Passaic River Great FallsNatural Landmark
Garret Heights ParkCommunity Park
Third Ward ParkUrban Park
Passaic County Historical SocietyMuseum
Lambert CastleHistoric Site
Yogi Berra Museum & Learning CenterSports Museum
Paterson Great Falls National Historical ParkHistoric Park
Botto House National LandmarkHistoric Landmark
Riverside County ParkRecreation Area
Van Saun County ParkCounty Park

Driving Distances from Passaic, New Jersey to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
CliftonNew Jersey310 minutes
PatersonNew Jersey410 minutes
WayneNew Jersey915 minutes
NewarkNew Jersey1425 minutes
Jersey CityNew Jersey1935 minutes
New York CityNew York1840 minutes
HackensackNew Jersey1020 minutes
MorristownNew Jersey2540 minutes
TrentonNew Jersey751 hour 20 minutes
PhiladelphiaPennsylvania1052 hours

Colleges and Universities in Passaic, New Jersey

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Passaic County Community CollegePublicCommunity CollegeTransfer programs, career training, and workforce education
Montclair State UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, business, and research programs
William Paterson UniversityPublicUniversityLiberal arts, business, and health sciences
Fairleigh Dickinson University – Metropolitan CampusPrivateUniversityBusiness, international studies, and professional programs
Passaic Public SchoolsPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Passaic, New Jersey

Passaic River, Dundee Lake, Third River, Weasel Brook, Great Falls area waterways, Pompton River, Saddle River, Newark Bay, Hackensack River, Lake Hopatcong

Stadiums in Passaic

Passaic High School Stadium, Bauerle Field, Hinchliffe Stadium, Yogi Berra Stadium, MetLife Stadium, Red Bull Arena, Clifton Stadium

Passaic, New Jersey — Key Historical Facts

  • Passaic was originally settled by Dutch immigrants in the seventeenth century and developed along the Passaic River.
  • The city became an important industrial center during the nineteenth century, especially with the growth of textile manufacturing and mills along the river.
  • The Great Falls of the Passaic River played a major role in powering early industries and contributed to the region's economic development.
  • Passaic became a city in 1873 and experienced rapid population growth as immigrants arrived to work in local factories.
  • Today, Passaic is known for its diverse communities, historic industrial heritage, riverfront location, and proximity to the New York metropolitan area.

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