Origin
Brownville, NJ
Morning in Brownville on Friday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Brownville, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
37.4 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Brownville, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 37.4-mile drive from Brownville to Passaic, New Jersey, is designed to be completed in about 55 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with 86% of your journey on major roadways, including the Garden State Parkway and US Highway 9. You can expect a fuel cost of approximately $6 for this relatively short distance. Given its duration and the familiar Northeast terrain, this trip doesn't require an overnight stay and offers a convenient way to travel between two points within the Garden State. It’s a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 37.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-intensive experience on this 37.4-mile trip, with 86% of the drive utilizing major thoroughfares. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 27.6 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. The profile is decidedly highway-focused, meaning you'll spend most of your time on faster roads like the Parkway and US-9, interspersed with segments on Bloomfield Avenue. This route prioritizes getting you to your destination with minimal interruption, rather than scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 27.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US Highway 9. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Thames Drive.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.4 miles you will encounter 14 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 0.1 miles (Thames Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 516 / Old Bridge-Matawan Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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Thames Drive
At end of road, turn left onto Thames Drive
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 516 / Old Bridge-Matawan Road
Turn sharp left onto CR 516 / Old Bridge-Matawan Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
33.6 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
5
34.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Turn left onto CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Brownville, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Montclair and Nutley.
Montclair
33.6 mi in
|
~48m
Nutley
33.6 mi in
|
~48m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 27.6 mi | 38m |
| US Highway 9 | 4.6 mi | 6m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Old Bridge-Matawan Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 27.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Brownville, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Cloister Court
406 ft
·
23 sec
·
Cloister Court
2
At end of road, turn left onto Thames Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Thames Drive
3
Turn right onto Cottrell Road
442 ft
·
21 sec
·
Cottrell Road
4
Turn sharp left onto CR 516
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Old Bridge-Matawan Road
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 9 North: The Amboys
6
Merge onto US 9
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 9
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
8
Merge onto GSP
28 mi
·
38 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
11
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
12
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
13
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
16
Continue on CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
17
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
18
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
19
Continue on CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
20
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
21
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.7 mi from Brownville, NJ · 28m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.7 miles from Brownville, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Passaic, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Passaic, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.20 one way
$12.40 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.79 | $13.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.25 | $14.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.26 | $16.51 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.65
Garden State Parkway
(27.6 mi)
$1.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.2 | 0 | $3.93 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.27 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.39 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Passaic on Friday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph
5% chance
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
44 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
55m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Brownville, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 37.4 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, US Highway 9, Bloomfield Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.7 miles from Brownville, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.20 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 37.4 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Thames Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 516 / Old Bridge-Matawan Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 6 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Brownville, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Montclair and Nutley.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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