Origin
Passaic, NJ
Evening in Passaic on Sunday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Alloway, NJ
Drive Time
2h 37m
Distance
123.6 mi
199 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 27m
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6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 45m
12 PM
2h 43m
3 PM
2h 46m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Passaic, NJ
Garrison Gao
Alloway, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
Traveling from Passaic to Alloway covers 123.6 miles of New Jersey landscape, typically taking about 2 hours and 37 minutes to complete. Because this journey is well-suited for a single day, you won't need to worry about booking overnight accommodations. Expect to spend roughly $20 on fuel, making this an accessible trek within the Northeast region. Your path relies heavily on major thoroughfares like the New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 21, and NJ 45. Whether you are heading south for business or a change of scenery, the route is straightforward and efficient for a quick regional transition.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.8 miles from Passaic, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 87% of your time spent on high-speed roads. You will settle into a steady rhythm during the longest stretch, which spans 88.3 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike. While the initial leg involves navigating NJ 21, the majority of the trip favors the consistent pace of the Turnpike before transitioning to the local flow of NJ 45 as you approach Alloway. It is a functional, no-nonsense route that prioritizes speed and directness over winding detours. Expect a transition from the dense, fast-paced northern corridors to the quieter, more localized roads that define the final miles of your journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 88.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 123.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
14.9 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
6
15 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none lane.
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
8
103.7 mi into trip
|
~2h 6m in
Take the exit toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro
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 2
Toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro
6
104 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
|
US 322; CR 536 / Swedesboro Road
Merge onto US 322; CR 536 / Swedesboro Road
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Passaic, NJ and Alloway, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Glassboro.
Njtp South: Trenton
14.9 mi in
|
~23m
Njtp South: Camden
65 mi in
|
~1h 21m
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via NJTP
Wilmington
65 mi in
|
~1h 21m
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via NJTP
Glassboro
103.7 mi in
|
~2h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 88.3 mi | 1h 42m |
| NJ 21 | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| NJ 45 | 5 mi | 7m |
| Salem-Woodstown Road | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Tomlin Station Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Welchville Road | 3.3 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| NJ 81 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 88.3 mi, about 1h 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Alloway, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
9 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 618
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 601
508 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 21 South
5
Merge onto NJ 21
11 mi
·
16 min
·
NJ 21
Use the none lane.
6
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
US 1; US 9
7
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on NJ 81
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 81
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
315 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
12
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
50 mi
·
57 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
39 mi
·
44 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Use the none lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
Exit 2
Toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn slight right
173 ft
·
7 sec
Toward US 322 East: Glassboro
16
Merge onto US 322; CR 536
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Swedesboro Road
Use the right lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 607
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Tomlin Station Road
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto NJ 45
5.0 mi
·
7 min
·
NJ 45
19
Turn right onto US 40; NJ 45
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
West Avenue
20
Continue on US 40; NJ 45
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Harding Highway
21
Continue on NJ 45
4.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Salem-Woodstown Road
22
Turn left onto CR 653
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Acton Station Road
23
Turn left onto CR 540
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Welchville Road
24
Continue on CR 540
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Welchville-Alloway Road
25
Continue on CR 540
0.4 mi
·
39 sec
·
Greenwich Street
26
Turn right
6 ft
·
0 sec
27
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since the total duration is under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though you should account for typical Turnpike traffic patterns. Planning for at least one stop will help you break up the drive and keep you refreshed behind the wheel. Given the reliance on the Turnpike, keep your payment method ready for tolls to ensure a smooth transition between highway segments. Because you spend the bulk of your time on the Turnpike, check for major construction updates before you pull out of your driveway. Ultimately, the manageable length of this 123.6-mile trip allows you to reach your destination without the fatigue associated with longer, cross-state travel.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.8 miles from Passaic, NJ, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 88.3 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 80 miles or 1h 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.8 miles or 1h 18m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Alloway, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Passaic, 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 Passaic, NJ
This is one driving day of about 123.6 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Passaic, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 88.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.8 mi from Passaic, NJ · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.8 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 88.3 miles.
Arriving in Alloway, NJ
The final approach into Alloway, 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 Alloway, 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
$20.45 one way
$40.90 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.38 | $44.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $23.95 | $47.90 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.46 | $54.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $12.36
New Jersey Turnpike
(88.3 mi)
$12.36
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.98 | $5.93 |
| Efficient EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.82 | $4.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.4 | 0 | $17.30 | $7.91 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Alloway, NJ
Evening in Alloway on Sunday
Local time
6:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Unavailable
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
23 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
2h 37m 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 Passaic, NJ to Alloway, NJ covers 123.6 miles and takes about 2h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 21, NJ 45. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.8 miles from Passaic, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.45 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 123.6 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Passaic, NJ and Alloway, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington and Glassboro.
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