Origin
Paramus, NJ
Late night in Paramus on Friday
Local time
5:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paramus, 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
18m
Distance
11.2 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paramus, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paramus, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 11.2 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, NJ 21, US 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.86 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 18m highway drive covering 11.2 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and NJ 21. The longest continuous stretch is about 3.8 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 11.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
7
1.9 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the exit toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Poi...
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward US 46 West: Garfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
6
7.7 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
10.5 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Main Avenue, Passaic
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 11
Toward Main Avenue, Passaic
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Paramus, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Parkway South and Shore Points.
Gsp Toll South: Parkway South
1.9 mi in
|
~6m
Shore Points
1.9 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| NJ 21 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| US 46 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Country Club Road | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| NJ 17 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Midland Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 3.8 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paramus, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on this road
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
this road
2
Turn right
194 ft
·
20 sec
3
Turn left
129 ft
·
9 sec
4
Turn right onto Country Club Road
94 ft
·
7 sec
·
Country Club Road
5
Continue on Country Club Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Country Club Road
6
At end of road, turn right onto Midland Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Midland Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Merge onto NJ 17
0.5 mi
·
44 sec
·
NJ 17
9
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Merge onto GSP
3.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Garden State Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto US 46
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 11
Toward Main Avenue, Passaic
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 601
508 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Avenue
16
Turn left onto CR 618
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
17
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.03 | $4.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.17 | $4.34 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.47 | $4.95 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Garden State Parkway
(3.8 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.18 | $0.54 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.57 | $0.72 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Friday
Local time
5:33 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
14 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
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 Paramus, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 11.2 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 21, US 46. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.6 miles from Paramus, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.86 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 is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 11.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Paramus, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Parkway South and Shore Points.
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 and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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