Origin
Demarest, NJ
Late night in Demarest on Friday
Local time
12:08 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Demarest, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 27m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Demarest, NJ
Garrison Gao
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Demarest, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 17.4 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Washington Avenue, NJ 21, NJ 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3 miles on Washington Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Demarest, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 17.4 miles and takes about 26m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 23 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 4.3 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 16 decision points packed into just 17.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (CR 49 / New Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
4.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 49 / New Bridge Road
Turn right onto CR 49 / New Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m 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
12.5 mi into trip
|
~20m 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
13.9 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
16.7 mi into trip
|
~25m 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 Demarest, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Paramus Road South and Gsp Toll South.
Paramus Road South
9.4 mi in
|
~15m
Gsp Toll South
9.9 mi in
|
~16m
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 |
| US 46 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Hardenburgh Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Washington Avenue
— 3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Demarest, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on CR 80
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hardenburgh Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 39
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Schraalenburgh Road
3
Continue on CR 39
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Washington Avenue
Use the straight lane.
4
Turn right onto CR 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CR 49
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Roemer Avenue
6
Continue on CR 49
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
New Bridge Road
7
Turn straight
244 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto CR 503
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
9
At end of road, turn right
405 ft
·
11 sec
10
Take the ramp
292 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NJ 4 West
11
Merge onto NJ 4
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Paramus Road South
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Turn straight onto CR 62
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Paramus Road
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the right lane.
15
Merge onto GSP
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto US 46
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the slight right lane.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 11
Toward Main Avenue, Passaic
Use the slight right lane.
20
Turn right onto CR 601
508 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Avenue
21
Turn left onto CR 618
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
22
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.16 | $6.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.37 | $6.75 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.84 | $7.68 |
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: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Passaic, NJ
Late night in Passaic on Friday
Local time
12:08 AM
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
13 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
26m 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 Demarest, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 17.4 miles and takes about 26m 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 8.7 miles from Demarest, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.88 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 16 decision points packed into just 17.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 26m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.3 miles (CR 49 / New Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Demarest, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Paramus Road South and Gsp Toll South.
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