Origin
Palisades Park, NJ
Morning in Palisades Park on Saturday
Local time
9:05 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palisades Park, 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
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
3 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.
Palisades Park, NJ
Jonny M
Passaic, 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.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
3 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: excellent.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
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 8.9 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 pointsThese 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
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
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 8.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.48 one way
$2.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
3 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Electric Vehicle Charge Point
New York, New York
Other
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
New York, New York
ChargePoint
1 DCFC
Electrify America Charging Station
Belleville, New Jersey
Electrify America
1 DCFC
Other: 1
ChargePoint: 1
Electrify America: 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.
Destination
Passaic, NJ
Morning in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
9:05 AM
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 $1.48 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.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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