Origin
Livingston, NJ
Late night in Livingston on Thursday
Local time
5:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Livingston, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
26m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Livingston, NJ
David Kanigan
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Livingston, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 18.8 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Shrewsbury Drive, Laurel Avenue, I 280 East for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.12 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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 26m drive with frequent turns across 18.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Shrewsbury Drive 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Livingston, NJ to Passaic, NJ is easy. At 26m 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 Livingston, NJ to Passaic, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Shrewsbury Drive | — | — |
| Laurel Avenue | — | — |
| I 280 East | — | — |
| Essex Freeway | — | — |
| CR 577 North | — | — |
| Prospect Avenue | — | — |
| Mount Prospect Avenue | — | — |
| Bloomfield Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Shrewsbury Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Livingston, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on East Mount Pleasant Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Mount Pleasant Avenue
2
Turn left onto Shrewsbury Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrewsbury Drive
3
Continue on Laurel Avenue
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
Laurel Avenue
4
Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 East: Newark
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 280 East: Newark
5
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Essex Freeway
6
Take the exit slight right toward CR 577 North: Prospect Avenue, Cedar Grove
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
CR 577 North: Prospect Avenue, Cedar Grove
7
Turn straight onto Prospect Avenue
1.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Avenue
8
Continue on Mount Prospect Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Prospect Avenue
9
Keep slight right to continue on Bloomfield Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
10
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
243 ft
·
15 sec
·
Prospect Avenue
11
Turn right onto Claremont Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Claremont Avenue
12
Turn left onto Valley Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Road
13
Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
14
Continue on Watchung Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Watchung Avenue
15
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Broad Street
16
Turn straight onto West Passaic Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Passaic Avenue
17
Turn left onto Darling Avenue
410 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
18
Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
19
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle
174 ft
·
3 sec
·
Allwood Circle
20
Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
21
Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
22
Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
23
Continue on Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
24
Turn right onto Paulison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
25
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
3 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.12 one way
$6.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.41 | $6.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Late night in Passaic on Thursday
Local time
5:53 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
26m 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 Livingston, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 18.8 miles and takes about 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Shrewsbury Drive, Laurel Avenue, I 280 East. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 9.4 miles from Livingston, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.12 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 Livingston, NJ to Passaic, NJ is easy. At 26m 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 Livingston, NJ to Passaic, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Livingston, NJ to Passaic, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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