Origin
Edgewater Park, NJ
Night in Edgewater Park on Sunday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
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1h 40m
Distance
76.4 mi
123 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Edgewater Park, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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If you are looking to travel from Edgewater Park to Passaic, this 76.4-mile journey covers a direct path through the Northeast. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 40 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. Since the route avoids highways entirely, you will spend your time navigating local roads rather than high-speed interstates. Budgeting around $13 for fuel should keep you covered for the duration of the trip. Because the drive is relatively short and straightforward, you won't need to worry about booking overnight stays along the way.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
38.2 miles from Edgewater Park, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .
Prepare for a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention from start to finish. You will primarily navigate via Cliff Avenue, Warren Street East, and Beverly Road, which keeps the experience grounded in local transit. With a highway share of 0%, this route offers a completely different rhythm than a typical interstate trek. There are no long, monotonous highway stretches here, so you should expect frequent adjustments and a more hands-on driving experience. The constant turns mean you stay engaged with the road layout throughout the entire 76.4-mile duration.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.1 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 76.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 7.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.4 miles (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 60.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward River Drive, Passaic
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Between Edgewater Park, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Camden, Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport and Downtown.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Njtp North: New York City
Camden
Newark Airport
Elizabeth Seaport
Downtown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 95 | 50.3 mi | 58m |
| NJ 21 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| Burlington Pike | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension | 2.6 mi | 2m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Beverly Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| NJ 81 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Edgewater Park, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
Start on Cottage Avenue
Turn left onto Cliff Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 543
Continue on CR 543
Turn slight left onto US 130; CR 543
Continue on US 130; CR 543
Continue on US 130; CR 543
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 81
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Take the exit
Continue on CR 624
Turn left onto CR 618
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
Arrive at destination
Given the local nature of these roads, try to plan your departure to avoid peak commuting hours when traffic on neighborhood streets is heaviest. Since there are zero scheduled stops, you have the flexibility to pull over whenever you need a break, provided you keep an eye on your surroundings. Keep that $13 fuel estimate in mind as you prep your vehicle, ensuring you are gassed up before heading out since local roads can be stop-and-go. The best way to approach this 1-hour and 40-minute drive is to treat it as a steady, focused navigation task. Focus on staying alert at every intersection, as the route relies heavily on local turns rather than highway signs.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 76.4 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 38.2 miles or 49m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Passaic, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Edgewater Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Edgewater Park, NJ
This is one driving day of about 76.4 miles and 1h 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 38.2 mi from Edgewater Park, NJ · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
A short stop after about 76.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 38.2 miles from Edgewater Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Passaic, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Passaic, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$12.64 one way
$25.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $13.83 | $27.67 |
| premium | $4.92 | $14.80 | $29.61 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $16.97 | $33.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.37
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$13
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$38–$63
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.9 | 0 | $8.02 | $3.67 |
| Efficient EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.6 | 0 | $10.70 | $4.89 |
Gas CO2
27 kg
EV CO2
9 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Edgewater Park on Sunday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Passaic on Sunday
Local time
9:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
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.
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