Origin
Montgomery, NJ
Late night in Montgomery on Saturday
Local time
5:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montgomery, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 17m
Distance
53.7 mi
86 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montgomery, NJ
James Kampeis
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 53.7-mile drive from Montgomery to Passaic, New Jersey, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 17 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and the Garden State Parkway, with a segment on US 206, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 76% of the journey on expressways. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $9. Given its relatively short duration and highway-centric profile, it's a convenient option for a quick transit between these two Northeast locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 53.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 53.7-mile journey, with 76% of the drive taking place on expressways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, including a continuous stretch of 21.7 miles. While the Garden State Parkway and US 206 offer some variation, the overall character leans towards efficient, high-speed travel rather than winding scenic roads. This route is designed for making good time rather than leisurely exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 31 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.6 miles in near CR 514 / Amwell Road.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.7 miles you will encounter 23 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 1.6 miles (CR 514 / Amwell Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 514 / Amwell Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 514 / Amwell Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
13.2 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New...
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East: New York City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
7
40 mi into trip
|
~56m 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
49.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m 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 Montgomery, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Morristown, Gsp North Toll, Montclair and Nutley.
New York
13.2 mi in
|
~23m
|
via US 206
Morristown
14.8 mi in
|
~26m
Gsp North Toll
40.3 mi in
|
~57m
Montclair
49.9 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Nutley
49.9 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 21.7 mi | 25m |
| Garden State Parkway | 8.9 mi | 12m |
| US 206 | 7.5 mi | 12m |
| Amwell Road | 5.7 mi | 9m |
| I 287 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Wertsville Road | 0.8 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 21.7 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montgomery, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Montgomery Road
51 ft
·
11 sec
·
Montgomery Road
2
Turn left onto Wertsville Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Wertsville Road
3
Turn left onto Long Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Long Hill Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 514
5.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Amwell Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Turn left onto US 206
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
US 206
Use the left lane.
6
Turn left onto US 206
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 206
Use the straight lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto US 206
209 ft
·
2 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
8
Continue on US 206
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
US 206
Toward US 202 North, US 206 North: Netcong, New York
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
48 sec
Toward I 287 North: Netcong, Morristown
10
Merge onto I 287
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
I 287
11
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 21A
Toward I 78 East: New York City
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 78
0.5 mi
·
37 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight right at fork onto I 78
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 52
Toward GSP: G.S. Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North Toll
17
Merge onto GSP
8.9 mi
·
12 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
19
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
20
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
21
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
22
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
23
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
25
Continue on CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
26
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
27
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
28
Continue on CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
29
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
30
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.9 mi from Montgomery, NJ · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 26.9 miles from Montgomery, 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
$8.90 one way
$17.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.75 | $19.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.86 | $23.71 |
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
$9
Tolls
$1
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.64 | $2.58 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.52 | $3.44 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
5:44 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 17m 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 Montgomery, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 53.7 miles and takes about 1h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, Garden State Parkway, US 206. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.9 miles from Montgomery, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.90 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 53.7 miles you will encounter 23 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 1.6 miles (CR 514 / Amwell Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 13.2 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Montgomery, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Morristown, 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.
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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