Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
15m
Distance
7.8 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bogota, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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This short, 7.8-mile drive from Bogota, NJ to Passaic, NJ is designed for a single day trip, taking an estimated 15 minutes to complete. Navigating primarily on local streets like Passaic Street and parts of the Christopher Columbus Highway and US 46, you'll find the fuel cost is minimal, around $1. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging local experience than a highway cruise. Given its brevity and location within the Northeast region and New Jersey, this trip is best suited for a quick local errand or as a short segment of a larger journey rather than an overnight destination.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with only about 15% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 1.6 miles along Passaic Street. This drive will likely feel like navigating through a connected series of neighborhoods and commercial areas, requiring your attention for frequent directional changes. The road character shifts as you move between different local streets and brief highway segments, offering a dynamic, though not necessarily scenic, driving experience.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 16 decision points packed into just 7.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles (CR 55 / Polifly Road): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Take the ramp toward I 80 West
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Newark, Hasbrouck Heights
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto CR 55 / Polifly Road
Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto US 46
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 61 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bogota, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Newark and Hasbrouck Heights.
Newark
Hasbrouck Heights
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Passaic Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Terrace Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Bogota, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
Start on West Fort Lee Road
Turn left onto CR 41
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 41
Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
Turn right onto Palisade Avenue
Turn right onto North Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 55
Continue on CR 55
Turn right onto Charlton Avenue
Take the ramp
At end of road, turn right onto US 46
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 61
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
Continue on CR 40
Continue on CR 40
Continue on Wall Street
Continue on Passaic Street
Continue on Passaic Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.29 one way
$2.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Bogota on Thursday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Partly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Passaic on Thursday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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