Origin
Laurence Harbor, NJ
Afternoon in Laurence Harbor on Friday
Local time
12:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laurence Harbor, 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
49m
Distance
34.1 mi
55 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurence Harbor, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
Laurence Harbor to Passaic is 34.1 miles and takes about 49 minutes via Garden State Parkway and NJ 35, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Given its short distance and under-an-hour estimated drive time, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. You'll primarily be on highway, making it a straightforward journey for anyone looking to get from point A to point B efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 49m. Total distance: 34.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily highway-focused, with 86% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 22.6 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. Expect a driving experience characterized by smooth, uninterrupted travel for extended periods. While the majority is highway, the integration of roads like NJ 35 and Bloomfield Avenue means you'll transition into more local driving for the final leg of your journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 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 22.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 35. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): 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.
6
6.6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward GSP North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Toward GSP North
7
7.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
5
7.7 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
30.2 mi into trip
|
~42m 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
31.4 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Turn left onto CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Laurence Harbor, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North, Montclair and Nutley.
Gsp North
6.6 mi in
|
~9m
Montclair
30.2 mi in
|
~42m
Nutley
30.2 mi in
|
~42m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 22.6 mi | 31m |
| NJ 35 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Watchung Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 22.6 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurence Harbor, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 35
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
NJ 35
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
2
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
3
Continue on this road
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
this road
4
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left lane.
5
Merge onto GSP
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
9
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
10
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
13
Continue on CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
14
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
15
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
16
Continue on CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
17
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
18
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17 mi from Laurence Harbor, NJ · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17 miles from Laurence Harbor, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Passaic, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Passaic, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.65 one way
$11.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.19 | $12.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.61 | $13.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.35
Garden State Parkway
(22.6 mi)
$1.35
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.2 | 0 | $3.58 | $1.64 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.98 | $1.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.6 | 0 | $4.77 | $2.18 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Passaic on Friday
Local time
12:58 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
49m 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 Laurence Harbor, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 34.1 miles and takes about 49m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 35, 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 17 miles from Laurence Harbor, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.65 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 34.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.7 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Laurence Harbor, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North, Montclair and Nutley.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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