This 92.8-mile drive from Laurel Springs, NJ, to Passaic, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes. You'll spend most of your time on major highways, with a 91% highway share, making it a straightforward trip within the Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $15, this route is economical for a quick journey. It's a highly focused drive, best suited for getting from point A to point B efficiently, without the need for an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.4 miles from Laurel Springs, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 92.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for the majority of this 92.8-mile journey. The route is predominantly comprised of high-speed travel, with 91% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter the longest uninterrupted stretch of 66.5 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While primarily a highway drive, the inclusion of NJ 21 and I-295 suggests potential for varied highway environments as you progress towards Passaic.
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.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 66.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 9.1 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
9.1 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
10.2 mi into trip|~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
77.2 mi into trip|~1h 35m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
8
80.6 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|NJ 21
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
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
8
92 mi into trip|~1h 58m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11A
Toward River Drive, Passaic
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Laurel Springs, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport and Downtown.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
9.7 mi in|~15m
Njtp North: New York
10.2 mi in|~17m
Newark Airport
77.2 mi in|~1h 35m
Elizabeth Seaport
77.2 mi in|~1h 35m
Downtown
80.6 mi in|~1h 41m|via NJ 21
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi
1h 17m
NJ 21
11.4 mi
16m
I 295
4.1 mi
4m
Burnt Mill Road
2.8 mi
5m
US 1
1.7 mi
2m
Laurel Road
0.7 mi
1m
NJ 81
0.7 mi
1m
White Horse Road West
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 66.5 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurel Springs, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Tomlinson Avenue
0.1 mi·33 sec·Tomlinson Avenue
2
Turn left onto West Atlantic Avenue
297 ft·13 sec·West Atlantic Avenue
3
Turn slight left onto CR 669
0.3 mi·51 sec·Stone Road
4
Turn right onto CR 673
0.7 mi·1 min·Laurel Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on CR 673
0.6 mi·1 min·White Horse Road West
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Turn left onto CR 670
2.8 mi·5 min·Burnt Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn left onto CR 561
0.1 mi·10 sec·Haddonfield-Berlin Road
8
Continue on CR 561
0.1 mi·11 sec·Berlin Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward I 295 North
10
Merge onto I 295
4.1 mi·4 min·I 295
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·42 sec
Exit 36AToward NJ 73 South: BerlinUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi·18 sec·NJ 73
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the straight / right lanes.
15
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi·16 min·New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
52 mi·1 hr·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 13AToward Newark Airport, Elizabeth SeaportUse the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi·2 min·US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
11 mi·16 min·NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, DowntownUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 11AToward River Drive, PassaicUse the slight right lane.
23
Continue on CR 624
350 ft·8 sec·River Drive
24
Turn left onto CR 618
0.5 mi·54 sec·Paulison Avenue
25
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft·2 sec·Passaic Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Trip Plan
Given its short duration of under two hours, this drive offers flexibility. You can easily depart at your convenience, but be mindful of potential traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike, especially during peak commuting hours. Since there are no recommended stops, you'll want to ensure you have everything you need before setting off. The estimated fuel cost of $15 makes it an affordable trip, but it's always wise to keep an eye on your fuel gauge, particularly during the 66.5-mile stretch on the Turnpike where services might be spaced out.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.4 miles from Laurel Springs, NJ, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 miles.
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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 59m 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Passaic, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Laurel Springs, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Laurel Springs, NJ
This is one driving day of about 92.8 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Laurel Springs, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 66.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.4 mi from Laurel Springs, NJ
· 59m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 92.8
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 76.8
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.39 one way
$30.77 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.85
$33.70
premium
$4.93
$18.00
$35.99
diesel
$5.61
$20.49
$40.98
Estimated Tolls: $9.30
New Jersey Turnpike
(66.5 mi)$9.30
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
$15
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
80 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Tesla
1 DCFC
Greenspot Charging Station
Trenton, New Jersey
Other
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Kearny, New Jersey
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Kearny, New Jersey
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Cranbury, NJ
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey
Tesla
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Tesla
1 DCFC
ChargePoint: 45
Other: 13
Tesla: 8
Electrify America: 4
Blink: 4
EVgo: 3
Tesla Destination: 2
EV Connect: 1
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.74
$4.45
Efficient EV
23.2
0
$8.12
$3.71
EV Truck/SUV
37.1
0
$12.99
$5.94
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Laurel Springs, NJ
Late night
in Laurel Springs on Saturday
Local time
1:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Passaic, NJ
Late night
in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
1:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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 59m 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 Laurel Springs, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 92.8 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 21, I 295. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.4 miles from Laurel Springs, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.39 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 92.8 miles you will encounter 19 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 77.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Laurel Springs, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport and Downtown.
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, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
