Origin
East Hanover, NJ
Late night in East Hanover on Saturday
Local time
3:41 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Hanover, 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
26m
Distance
17.7 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 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
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.
East Hanover, NJ
Kelly
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
This quick 17.7-mile drive from East Hanover to Passaic, New Jersey, will take you about 26 minutes, making it an ideal one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via US 46, Ridgedale Avenue, and Paulison Avenue. With a highway share of 65%, expect a fairly direct journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $3, which is quite budget-friendly. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, so no major regional transitions are involved. It's a straightforward hop perfect for a short excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 17.7 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 (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This trip is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 65% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 11.5 miles on US 46, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your journey. While not a purely interstate experience, the character leans towards efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. Expect a practical driving experience that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 46 and Ridgedale Avenue. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 17.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Deforest Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 632 / Ridgedale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Deforest Avenue
Turn right onto Deforest Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 632 / Ridgedale Avenue
Turn right onto CR 632 / Ridgedale Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
3.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 46
Turn right onto US 46
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 11.5 mi | 13m |
| Ridgedale Avenue | 2.8 mi | 5m |
| Paulison Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| New Road | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Deforest Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Passaic Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 11.5 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Hanover, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on this road
115 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
352 ft
·
26 sec
3
Turn right onto Deforest Avenue
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Deforest Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 632
2.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Ridgedale Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn right onto New Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Road
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on New Road
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
New Road
7
Turn right onto US 46
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 46
Use the right lane.
8
Continue on US 46
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Take the exit
401 ft
·
14 sec
10
At end of road, turn left onto CR 618
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Paulison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.93 one way
$5.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.21 | $6.43 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.43 | $6.87 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.91 | $7.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 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 | 5.3 | 0 | $1.86 | $0.85 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.48 | $1.13 |
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 Saturday
Local time
3:41 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
5 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 East Hanover, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 17.7 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 46, Ridgedale Avenue, Paulison 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 8.8 miles from East Hanover, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.93 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 17.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Deforest Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 632 / Ridgedale Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from East Hanover, NJ to Passaic, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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