Origin
Laurence Harbor, NJ
Morning in Laurence Harbor on Friday
Local time
6:25 AM
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
45m
Distance
36.3 mi
58 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 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 44m
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
The drive from Laurence Harbor, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 36.3 miles and takes about 45m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on GSP North, Garden State Parkway, Montclair for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 36.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 45m drive with frequent turns across 36.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
GSP North is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Laurence Harbor, NJ to Passaic, NJ is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laurence Harbor, NJ to Passaic, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| GSP North | — | — |
| Garden State Parkway | — | — |
| Montclair | — | — |
| Watchung Avenue | — | — |
| East Passaic Avenue | — | — |
| West Passaic Avenue | — | — |
| Darling Avenue | — | — |
| Bloomfield Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
GSP North
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laurence Harbor, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on the route
6.6 mi
·
9 min
·
the route
2
Take the exit slight left toward GSP North
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
GSP North
3
Continue straight
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
4
Keep slight left to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
GSP North: Garden State Parkway
5
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23 mi
·
31 min
·
Garden State Parkway
6
Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Montclair, Nutley
7
Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
482 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
8
At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
9
Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
10
Turn left onto Darling Avenue
410 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
11
Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
12
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Allwood Circle
13
Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
14
Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
15
Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
16
Continue on Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
17
Turn right onto Paulison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
18
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
3 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
19
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.2 mi from Laurence Harbor, NJ · 22m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.2 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
$6.02 one way
$12.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.59 | $13.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.04 | $14.08 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.9 | 0 | $3.81 | $1.74 |
| Efficient EV | 9.1 | 0 | $3.18 | $1.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Morning in Passaic on Friday
Local time
6:25 AM
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
45m 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 36.3 miles and takes about 45m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are GSP North, Garden State Parkway, Montclair. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.2 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 $6.02 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.
The drive from Laurence Harbor, NJ to Passaic, NJ is easy. At 45m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Laurence Harbor, NJ to Passaic, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Laurence Harbor, NJ to Passaic, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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