Origin
Montague, NJ
Afternoon in Montague on Friday
Local time
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montague, 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
1h 18m
Distance
56.6 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montague, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
Montague to Passaic is 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m via Walling Avenue, Deckertown Turnpike, and Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. Expect a mixed driving experience that isn't exclusively highway, making it a straightforward trip for most drivers. Given the relatively short distance and duration, it’s a practical option for a single-day excursion.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 18m. Total distance: 56.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This drive offers a blended experience, with 59% of it being highway driving. You'll encounter a longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.1 miles on Walling Avenue, suggesting periods of consistent travel. The route transitions from Walling Avenue to Deckertown Turnpike and then to Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike, indicating a progression through varied road types. The 'Mixed drive' profile suggests you won't be on a monotonous interstate for the entire trip, but rather a combination of faster sections and potentially more local road segments as you get closer to your destination.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Walling Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 18.1 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 650 / Deckertown Turnpike.
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 56.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (CR 650 / Deckertown Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 42.3 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 650 / Deckertown Turnpike
Turn left onto CR 650 / Deckertown Turnpike
Navigation decision point
6
42.3 mi into trip
|
~1h in
|
NJ 23
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
5
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 46 East: Clifton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
6
54.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Montague, NJ to Passaic, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
Clifton
48.5 mi in
|
~1h 7m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Walling Avenue | 18.1 mi | 27m |
| Deckertown Turnpike | 11 mi | 16m |
| Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike | 9.8 mi | 11m |
| NJ 23 | 7.1 mi | 8m |
| US 46 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Libertyville Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Paulison Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| River Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Walling Avenue
— 18.1 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montague, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on CR 521
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
River Road
2
Turn left onto CR 650
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Deckertown Turnpike
3
Turn left onto CR 653
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
Clove Road
4
Turn right onto CR 650
10 mi
·
15 min
·
Deckertown Turnpike
5
Continue on CR 650
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Libertyville Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 23
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 23
7
Continue on NJ 23
18 mi
·
27 min
·
Walling Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on NJ 23
9.8 mi
·
11 min
·
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 23
6.2 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
12
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
13
Continue on US 46
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
401 ft
·
14 sec
15
At end of road, turn left onto CR 618
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Paulison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.3 mi from Montague, NJ · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.3 miles from Montague, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Passaic, NJ
The final approach into Passaic, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.38 one way
$18.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.28 | $20.55 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.98 | $21.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.50 | $24.99 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.46
Deckertown Turnpike
(11 mi)
$0.77
Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
(9.8 mi)
$0.69
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.94 | $2.72 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
12:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Bloomingdale, NJ
28 mi in
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
3 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
1h 18m 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 Montague, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 56.6 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Walling Avenue, Deckertown Turnpike, Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.3 miles from Montague, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.38 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 56.6 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.2 miles (CR 650 / Deckertown Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 42.3 miles (NJ 23): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 48.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Montague, NJ to Passaic, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. There are 5 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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