Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.8 mi
25 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Photo: Garrison Gao
The drive from Englewood, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 15.8 miles and takes about 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Dana Place, Broad Avenue, I 95 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
7.9 miles from Englewood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Expect a 23m drive with frequent turns across 15.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dana Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Broad Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| New Jersey Turnpike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 80 West | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Newark | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Polifly Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Englewood, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
Start on East Palisade Avenue
Turn right onto Dana Place
Continue on Broad Avenue
Take the ramp right toward NJTP South, I 95 South
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
Take the exit slight right toward Newark, Hasbrouck Heights
Turn left onto Polifly Road
Continue on Terrace Avenue
Turn right onto Charlton Avenue
Take the ramp slight left
At the end of the road, turn right
Take the exit straight
Turn left onto Main Street
Continue on Memorial Drive
Continue on Main Street Bypass
Continue on Passaic Avenue
Continue on Passaic Street
Continue on Wall Street
Continue on Passaic Street
Continue on Passaic Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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 15.8 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 7.9 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 20m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Passaic, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Englewood, 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 Englewood, NJ
This is one driving day of about 15.8 miles and 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 7.9 mi from Englewood, NJ · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
8 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 15.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 7.9 miles from Englewood, 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
$2.54 one way
$5.08 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.86 | $5.72 |
| premium | $4.95 | $3.08 | $6.16 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $3.72 | $7.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.5 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| Efficient EV | 4 | 0 | $1.38 | $0.63 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.21 | $1.01 |
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Afternoon in Englewood on Saturday
Local time
12:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Afternoon in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
12:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
61°F
New York City, NY
8 mi in
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
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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.
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