Origin
Closter, NJ
Night in Closter on Friday
Local time
11:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Closter, 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
29m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Closter, NJ
Garrison Gao
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
Closter, NJ to Passaic, NJ is 19 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Washington Avenue and NJ 21, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brief duration, this drive is ideal for a quick transit or an add-on to a larger journey in the area. You'll experience a mixed drive, so be prepared for varied road conditions as you make your way.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive, with 47% of it on highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3 miles on Washington Avenue. As you progress, you'll transition between different road types, from local streets to more direct highway segments like NJ 21. Expect the character of the drive to change as you move through different communities and traffic patterns.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Washington Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.8 miles in near CR 49 / New Bridge Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (CR 49 / New Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
5.8 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 49 / New Bridge Road
Turn right onto CR 49 / New Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Paramus Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Paramus Road South
7
14 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 46 West: Garfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
18.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward Main Avenue, Passaic
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 11
Toward Main Avenue, Passaic
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Closter, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Paramus Road South and Gsp Toll South.
Paramus Road South
11 mi in
|
~18m
Gsp Toll South
11.5 mi in
|
~19m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Avenue | 3 mi | 4m |
| NJ 21 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| NJ 4 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| New Bridge Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Schraalenburgh Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| US 46 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| High Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Avenue
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Closter, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Railroad Avenue
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Railroad Avenue
2
Continue on Naugle Street
521 ft
·
22 sec
·
Naugle Street
3
Continue on Closter Dock Road
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Closter Dock Road
4
Turn left onto West Street
0.2 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Street
5
At end of road, turn right onto CR 502
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
High Street
6
Turn straight onto CR 502
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old Hook Road
7
Turn left onto CR 39
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Schraalenburgh Road
8
Continue on CR 39
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on CR 49
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Roemer Avenue
11
Continue on CR 49
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
New Bridge Road
12
Turn straight
244 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto CR 503
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
14
At end of road, turn right
405 ft
·
11 sec
15
Take the ramp
292 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NJ 4 West
16
Merge onto NJ 4
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Paramus Road South
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn straight onto CR 62
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Paramus Road
19
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the right lane.
20
Merge onto GSP
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
Use the slight right lane.
22
Merge onto US 46
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the slight right lane.
23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 11
Toward Main Avenue, Passaic
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn right onto CR 601
508 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Avenue
26
Turn left onto CR 618
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
27
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
28
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.15 one way
$6.30 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.45 | $6.90 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.68 | $7.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.19 | $8.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Garden State Parkway
(2.3 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Night in Passaic on Friday
Local time
11:43 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
15 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
29m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Closter, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 19 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Washington Avenue, NJ 21, NJ 4. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.5 miles from Closter, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.15 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 is a short but busy drive. With 18 decision points packed into just 19 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.8 miles (CR 49 / New Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Closter, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Paramus Road South and Gsp Toll South.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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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