Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
27m
Distance
22.2 mi
36 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denville, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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The drive from Denville, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 22.2 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Christopher Columbus Highway, US 46, Paulison Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.6 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.68 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 22.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Expect a 27m drive with frequent turns across 22.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Center Street.
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 22.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (Center Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn right onto Center Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left toward I 80 East
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 80 / Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn left onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Denville, NJ to Passaic, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
Clifton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 13.6 mi | 15m |
| US 46 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Paulison Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| East Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Center Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Passaic Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Broadway Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Denville, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
Start on Broadway Avenue
Turn right onto Center Street
Turn right onto Bloomfield Avenue
Turn left onto NJ 53
Turn left
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Merge onto US 46
Continue on US 46
Take the exit
At end of road, turn left onto CR 618
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$3.68 one way
$7.36 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.03 | $8.06 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.31 | $8.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.90 | $9.80 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.7 | 0 | $2.33 | $1.07 |
| Efficient EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.94 | $0.89 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Denville on Friday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
88°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Passaic on Friday
Local time
1:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
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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