Origin
Long Hill, NJ
Afternoon in Long Hill on Thursday
Local time
2:39 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Long Hill, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
39m
Distance
25.7 mi
41 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 46m
10 AM
0h 42m
12 PM
0h 41m
3 PM
0h 42m
5 PM
0h 46m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Long Hill, NJ
David Kanigan
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 25.7-mile drive from Long Hill, NJ, to Passaic, NJ, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 39 minutes. With a highway share of 68%, it’s a highway-focused route, making it ideal for a quick day trip or even just a short commute. You can expect a fuel cost of around $4 for this trip, which is quite manageable. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, specifically in New Jersey, so you won't be crossing state lines. This route is perfect for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 39m. Total distance: 25.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this trip, with 68% of your drive taking place on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 8.9 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a good opportunity to settle into a rhythm. You'll also navigate parts of the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Bloomfield Avenue, which may introduce more local traffic conditions as you approach your destination. Overall, the character leans towards efficient travel rather than leisurely cruising, with a focus on getting you there promptly.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 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 8.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.2 miles in near Union Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Union Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Union Avenue
Turn left onto Union Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 78 East: Newark
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 78 East: Newark
6
7.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
12 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 52
Toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
8
21.8 mi into trip
|
~32m 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
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Long Hill, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North Toll, Montclair and Nutley.
Gsp North Toll
12.3 mi in
|
~18m
Montclair
21.8 mi in
|
~32m
Nutley
21.8 mi in
|
~32m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 8.7 mi | 10m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Union Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Diamond Hill Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 8.9 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Hill, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Long Hill Lane
368 ft
·
21 sec
·
Long Hill Lane
2
Turn left onto Mountainview Road
192 ft
·
12 sec
·
Mountainview Road
3
Turn right onto CR 638
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Fairmount Avenue
4
Continue on Central Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Central Avenue
5
Turn right onto CR 512
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Springfield Avenue
6
Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Continue on CR 655
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Diamond Hill Road
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 78 East: Newark
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 78
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 52
Toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North Toll
13
Merge onto GSP
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
16
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
17
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
18
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
19
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
21
Continue on CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
22
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
23
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
24
Continue on CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
25
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
26
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.26 one way
$8.52 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.67 | $9.33 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.98 | $9.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.67 | $11.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.53
Garden State Parkway
(8.9 mi)
$0.53
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| Efficient EV | 6.4 | 0 | $2.25 | $1.03 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.60 | $1.64 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Thursday
Local time
2:39 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
17 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
39m 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 Long Hill, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 25.7 miles and takes about 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, 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 12.8 miles from Long Hill, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.26 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 17 decision points packed into just 25.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 39m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.2 miles (Union Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles (I 78 / Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Long Hill, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North Toll, 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.
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