Origin
Edgewater, NJ
Evening in Edgewater on Friday
Local time
5:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Edgewater, 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
21m
Distance
11.7 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Fair
4 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 26m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Edgewater, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 11.7 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 1, Passaic Street, State Route 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on US 1. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.88 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Edgewater, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 11.7 miles and takes about 21m, 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 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 1 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 505 / River Road.
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 11.7 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: at 0.1 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NJ 5 / State Route 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 1; US 9; US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 505 / River Road
Turn left onto CR 505 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 5 / State Route 5
Turn left onto NJ 5 / State Route 5
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
2.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
US 1; US 9; US 46
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
8.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
CR 61 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 61 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / uturn lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 1 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Passaic Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| State Route 5 | 1 mi | 1m |
| Central Boulevard | 1 mi | 1m |
| Passaic Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| NJ 5 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 1
— 5.5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Hilliard Avenue
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Hilliard Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 505
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
River Road
Use the left lane.
3
Turn left onto NJ 5
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
State Route 5
Use the left lane.
4
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 5
0.6 mi
·
51 sec
·
State Route 5
5
Turn slight right onto NJ 5
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
NJ 5
6
Turn slight left onto NJ 5
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
5th Street
8
Take the ramp
494 ft
·
12 sec
Toward US 46 West
9
Merge onto US 1; US 9; US 46
5.5 mi
·
8 min
·
US 1; US 9; US 46
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Take the exit
525 ft
·
23 sec
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn left onto CR 61
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
12
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Memorial Drive
13
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street Bypass
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on CR 40
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
15
Continue on CR 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Passaic Street
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on Wall Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Wall Street
17
Continue on Passaic Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Passaic Street
18
Continue on Passaic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.88 one way
$3.76 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.12 | $4.24 |
| premium | $4.95 | $2.28 | $4.56 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.64 | $0.75 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Evening in Passaic on Friday
Local time
5:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
N 9 mph
28% 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
11 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
21m 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 Edgewater, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 11.7 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 1, Passaic Street, State Route 5. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.9 miles from Edgewater, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.88 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 505 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.3 miles (NJ 5 / State Route 5): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.9 miles (US 1; US 9; US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Edgewater, 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 Gateway National Recreation Area. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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