Origin
Maplewood, NJ
Night in Maplewood on Thursday
Local time
11:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Maplewood, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
24m
Distance
14.2 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 29m
10 AM
0h 26m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 29m
8 PM
0h 23m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Maplewood, NJ
Thomas Parker
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Maplewood, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 14.2 miles and takes about 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Bloomfield Avenue, Elmwood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.35 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 24m. Total distance: 14.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Maplewood, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 14.2 miles and takes about 24m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 24 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 7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in near Elmwood Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 14.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.3 miles (Elmwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (CR 603 / Springfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.3 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Elmwood Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
1.9 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
CR 603 / Springfield Avenue
Turn left onto CR 603 / Springfield Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
5
2.8 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Eastern Parkway
Turn left onto Eastern Parkway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
3.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
10.3 mi into trip
|
~18m 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 Maplewood, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp North, Montclair and Nutley.
Gsp North
3.1 mi in
|
~8m
Montclair
10.3 mi in
|
~18m
Nutley
10.3 mi in
|
~18m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 7 mi | 9m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Elmwood Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Oakland Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 7 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Maplewood, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Dunnell Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Dunnell Road
2
Turn right onto Oakland Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Oakland Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Prospect Street
318 ft
·
12 sec
·
Prospect Street
4
Turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmwood Avenue
5
At end of road, turn right onto Elmwood Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Elmwood Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto CR 605
510 ft
·
17 sec
·
Sanford Avenue
7
Turn left onto CR 603
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
Use the left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto Eastern Parkway
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Eastern Parkway
Use the left lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward GSP North
10
Merge onto GSP
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
14
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
15
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
18
Continue on CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
19
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
20
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
21
Continue on CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
22
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
23
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.35 one way
$4.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.58 | $5.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.75 | $5.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.14 | $6.27 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.42
Garden State Parkway
(7 mi)
$0.42
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.49 | $0.68 |
| Efficient EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Night in Passaic on Thursday
Local time
11:48 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph
5% chance
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
42 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
24m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Maplewood, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 14.2 miles and takes about 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Bloomfield Avenue, Elmwood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.1 miles from Maplewood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.35 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 14.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 1.3 miles (Elmwood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.9 miles (CR 603 / Springfield Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles (Eastern Parkway): Lane positioning matters here.
Between Maplewood, 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.
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