Origin
North Caldwell, NJ
Morning in North Caldwell on Saturday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Caldwell, 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
15m
Distance
8.7 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Caldwell, NJ
Joel Zar
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
North Caldwell to Passaic is 8.7 miles and takes about 15m via US 46 and local roads, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short hop stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a very local feel for this drive, primarily on town roads with a brief section on a major highway. It's a quick trip, perfect for when you need to get from one place to another without a significant time commitment. Consider this a straightforward, no-frills journey that gets the job done efficiently.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by frequent turns, giving it a decidedly local feel for much of its 8.7-mile length. With only 27% highway share, you'll spend most of your time navigating town streets, with a 2.3-mile stretch on US 46 offering a brief taste of faster travel. The road profile is a turn-heavy local drive, meaning you'll be adjusting speed and direction often. Be prepared for traffic lights and intersections as you make your way through residential and commercial areas. It's less about the open road and more about direct, albeit winding, navigation.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 2.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Greenbrook Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 8.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (East Greenbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 527 / Mountain Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
East Greenbrook Road
Turn left onto East Greenbrook Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 527 / Mountain Avenue
Turn left onto CR 527 / Mountain Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
US 46
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
6.5 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
Passaic Avenue
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Paulison Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Mountain Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| West Lindsley Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| Francisco Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Notch Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Ridge Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Long Hill Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 2.3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Caldwell, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on this road
113 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto East Greenbrook Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
East Greenbrook Road
3
Turn left onto CR 527
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Mountain Avenue
4
Continue on CR 527; CR 604
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Lindsley Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on (612)
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Francisco Avenue
6
Turn left onto (641)
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Ridge Road
7
Continue on CR 631
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Long Hill Road
8
Turn straight
300 ft
·
13 sec
9
Turn straight onto CR 633
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Notch Road
10
Take the ramp
193 ft
·
5 sec
11
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
this road
12
Merge onto US 46
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
401 ft
·
14 sec
14
At end of road, turn left onto CR 618
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Paulison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.40 one way
$2.80 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.58 | $3.15 |
| premium | $4.95 | $1.70 | $3.39 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $2.05 | $4.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.76 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Morning in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
6:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
N 9 mph
28% 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
20 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
15m 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 North Caldwell, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 8.7 miles and takes about 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 46, Paulison Avenue, Mountain Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.3 miles from North Caldwell, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.40 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 8.7 miles you will encounter 8 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: near the start (East Greenbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (CR 527 / Mountain Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Caldwell, NJ to Passaic, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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