Origin
Alpha, NJ
Afternoon in Alpha on Saturday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpha, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
64.7 mi
104 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 22m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpha, NJ
Garrison Gao
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
Alpha, NJ to Passaic, NJ is 64.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 22 minutes via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a convenient option for those looking for a relatively short journey. The route is primarily highway-focused, suggesting a direct and efficient drive. With only one recommended day, this trip is ideal for a quick excursion or a segment of a larger New Jersey road trip.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 48.7 mi | 56m |
| Garden State Parkway | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| New Brunswick Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 22 | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 48.7 mi, about 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpha, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on this road
31 ft
·
3 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
62 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto CR 519
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 122
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
New Brunswick Avenue
5
Turn right onto US 22
364 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 22
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto US 22
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 22
Toward I 78, US 22 East
7
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
US 22
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: New York
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 78; US 22
28 mi
·
31 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 52
Toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North Toll
13
Merge onto GSP
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
17
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
18
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
21
Continue on CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
22
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
23
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
24
Continue on CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
25
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
26
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 32.3 miles from Alpha, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 1.5 and 60.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 22
Turn right onto US 22
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 22
Take the exit onto US 22 toward I 78, US 22 East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78, US 22 East
8
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 22
Keep slight left at fork onto US 22 toward I 78 East, US 22 East: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: New York
7
51 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Take the exit toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
8
60.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
Take the exit toward Montclair, Nutley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.73 one way
$21.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.75 | $23.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.55 | $25.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.28 | $28.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.53
Garden State Parkway
(8.9 mi)
$0.53
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.79 | $3.11 |
| Efficient EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.9 | 0 | $9.06 | $4.14 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Passaic, NJ
Afternoon in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
3:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 22m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 64.7-mile trip, with 90% of the route utilizing major expressways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 48.7 miles. This suggests a consistent pace for much of the journey. While the specific transitions aren't detailed, the profile indicates a drive that prioritizes speed and efficiency over winding backroads, making it a straightforward experience behind the wheel.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 48.7 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.5 miles in near US 22.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 64.7 miles you will encounter 19 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 22): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (US 22): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alpha, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North Toll, Montclair and Nutley.
Gsp North Toll
51.3 mi in
|
~1h 1m
Montclair
60.8 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Nutley
60.8 mi in
|
~1h 15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 64.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 48.7 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.53 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Passaic, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.5 miles (US 22): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.6 miles (US 22): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 1.7 miles (US 22): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Passaic, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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