Origin
Fair Haven, NJ
Night in Fair Haven on Thursday
Local time
10:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fair Haven, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 11m
Distance
50.4 mi
81 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 23m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 16m
5 PM
1h 22m
8 PM
1h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fair Haven, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 50.4-mile drive from Fair Haven, NJ, to Passaic, NJ, is designed for efficiency, taking approximately 1 hour and 11 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Garden State Parkway, this highway-focused route is easily manageable as a single-day trip with an estimated fuel cost of $8. You'll spend most of your time on the parkway, making it a direct and uncomplicated journey. Given its relatively short length and focus on main roads, it's an ideal option for a quick transit between these two points within the Northeast region. This trip is all about getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 11m. Total distance: 50.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-intensive experience on this route, with 82% of the drive taking place on major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 41.4 miles along the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. This means you'll largely be in a fast-paced environment, typical of a parkway system. While the primary roads are efficient, the initial and final segments will involve navigating local streets like East Front Street and Bloomfield Avenue as you enter and exit the highway systems, providing a slight shift in driving conditions.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 41.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and East Front Street. You will hit about 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in.
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 50.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Crossover to Express Roadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Crossover to Express Roadway
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
46.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
Take the exit toward Montclair, Nutley
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
5
47.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Turn left onto CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
50.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Passaic Avenue
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fair Haven, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Crossover To Express Roadway, Montclair and Nutley.
Gsp Toll North
4.5 mi in
|
~8m
Crossover To Express Roadway
11.3 mi in
|
~17m
Montclair
46.6 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Nutley
46.6 mi in
|
~1h 5m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 41.4 mi | 54m |
| East Front Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Newman Springs Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Shrewsbury Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 41.4 mi, about 54m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Haven, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Fisk Street
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fisk Street
2
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Locust Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Front Street
4
Continue on CR 10
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
River Road
5
Continue on CR 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Front Street
6
Turn left onto CR 13
216 ft
·
4 sec
·
Rector Place
7
Continue on CR 13
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrewsbury Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 520
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Newman Springs Road
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP Toll North
10
Merge onto GSP
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward Crossover to Express Roadway
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto GSP
35 mi
·
47 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
15
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
16
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
17
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
18
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
20
Continue on CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
21
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
22
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
23
Continue on CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
24
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
25
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 25.2 mi from Fair Haven, NJ · 36m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Fair Haven, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Passaic, NJ
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.36 one way
$16.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.77 | $19.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.49
Garden State Parkway
(41.4 mi)
$2.49
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.29 | $2.42 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.41 | $2.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.2 | 0 | $7.06 | $3.23 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Night in Passaic on Thursday
Local time
10:05 PM
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
14 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
1h 11m 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 Fair Haven, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 50.4 miles and takes about 1h 11m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, East Front Street, Bloomfield 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 25.2 miles from Fair Haven, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.36 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 50.4 miles you will encounter 15 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 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.5 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 46.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Fair Haven, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Crossover To Express Roadway, Montclair and Nutley.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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