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Trip from Palisades Park, NJ to Passaic, NJ

Drive Time

16m

Distance

8.9 mi

14 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

4 DC fast

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 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Palisades Park, NJ, NJ

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Trip Overview

If you are looking to get from Palisades Park to Passaic, this 12.5-mile journey is a quick, straightforward transit across New Jersey. Expect to spend about 19 minutes behind the wheel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. You won't need to budget much for travel, as the fuel cost is estimated at just $2. Since the route covers a short distance within the Northeast, you can easily complete it in one go without needing an overnight stop. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

4.4 miles from Palisades Park, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 7m into the drive .

Drive Character

Forget about long, monotonous highway stretches on this trip, as the route is entirely local with zero highway miles. You will navigate via West Columbia Avenue, US 46 West, and Main Street, resulting in a turn-heavy experience that requires your full attention. Because there are no major highways involved, you should prepare for a steady, stop-and-go pace rather than high-speed cruising. The character of this drive is defined by its local road connectivity, keeping you engaged with the surrounding area throughout the entire 12.5-mile duration.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 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 5.1 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 6 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near West Columbia Avenue.

Route Complexity 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 8.9 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.4 miles (West Columbia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 6 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Columbia Avenue

Turn right onto West Columbia Avenue toward US 46 West

Navigation decision point

Toward US 46 West
4
0.5 mi into trip | ~0m in

Take the ramp toward US 46 West

Navigation decision point

Toward US 46 West
5
0.5 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 46

Merge onto US 46

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.
5
5.6 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane.
6
5.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | CR 61 / Main Street

Turn left onto CR 61 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left / uturn lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
US 46 5.1 mi 7m
Passaic Street 1.6 mi 3m
Passaic Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Broad Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Main Street 0.4 mi <1m
Memorial Drive 0.3 mi <1m
Wall Street 0.2 mi <1m
Main Street Bypass <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: US 46 — 5.1 mi, about 7m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palisades Park, NJ and Passaic, NJ.

1

Start on Broad Avenue

0.4 mi · 49 sec · Broad Avenue
2

Turn right onto West Columbia Avenue

370 ft · 6 sec · West Columbia Avenue
Toward US 46 West
3

Take the ramp

410 ft · 11 sec
Toward US 46 West
4

Merge onto US 46

5.1 mi · 7 min · US 46
Use the straight / left lanes.
5

Take the exit

525 ft · 23 sec
Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn left onto CR 61

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Main Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
7

Continue on CR 40; CR 61

0.3 mi · 30 sec · Memorial Drive
8

Continue on CR 40; CR 61

502 ft · 14 sec · Main Street Bypass
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on CR 40

0.4 mi · 43 sec · Passaic Avenue
10

Continue on CR 40

0.9 mi · 1 min · Passaic Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Continue on Wall Street

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Wall Street
12

Continue on Passaic Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Passaic Street
13

Continue on Passaic Avenue

0.3 mi · 47 sec · Passaic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14

Arrive at destination

Passaic Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the short 19-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility when planning your departure time. Since there are no planned stops along the way, ensure your vehicle is fueled up before you leave, especially since the trip only requires about $2 in gas. Keep a close eye on your navigation when transitioning between West Columbia Avenue and Main Street to handle the frequent turns smoothly. Because this is a compact drive, you can easily build it into a larger schedule without worrying about fatigue. Focus on staying alert for local traffic patterns as you move through these New Jersey neighborhoods.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 4.4 miles from Palisades Park, NJ, or about 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.1 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 8.9 miles or 16m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 4.4 miles or 7m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 13m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Passaic, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Palisades Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Palisades Park, NJ

This is one driving day of about 8.9 miles and 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Palisades Park, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 46 for about 5.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 4.4 mi from Palisades Park, NJ · 7m into the drive

Downtown New York City, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

4 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 8.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

New York City, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 4.4 miles from Palisades Park, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Passaic, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 8.6
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
View on nps.gov
Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

8 mi from route ~19 min detour $10 near mile 8.9
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour Free near mile 0.3
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

22 mi from route ~55 min detour Free near mile 8.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.47 one way

$2.95 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $1.61 $3.22
premium $4.92 $1.72 $3.45
diesel $5.64 $1.98 $3.95

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$26–$51

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

4 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Marriott - Tesla Supercharger

Teaneck, NJ

Tesla

20 DCFC

BOA Fort Lee Main NJ6-180 (Fort Lee, NJ)

Fort Lee, NJ

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Trinity Cadillac

Englewood Cliffs, NJ

VIALYNK

2 DCFC

Courtyard Edgewater

Edgewater, NJ

JULE

2 DCFC

VIALYNK: 1 Electrify America: 1 Tesla: 1 JULE: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.7 0 $0.93 $0.43
Efficient EV 2.2 0 $0.78 $0.36
EV Truck/SUV 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57

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.

Forecast data refreshed 18 minutes ago

Origin

Palisades Park, NJ

Afternoon in Palisades Park on Monday

Local time

3:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Passaic, NJ

Afternoon in Passaic on Monday

Local time

3:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 10 to 21 mph 9% chance Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

19 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

16m 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 Palisades Park, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 8.9 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 46, Passaic Street, Passaic Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.4 miles from Palisades Park, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.47 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 8.9 miles you will encounter 6 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 0.4 miles (West Columbia Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Palisades Park, NJ to Passaic, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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