Hard Rock Cafe
Near the end, right off the route
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+16094410007
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 39m
Distance
127.8 mi
206 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
18 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Passaic, NJ
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Atlantic City, NJ
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The drive from Passaic, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ covers 127.8 miles and takes about 2h 39m 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, Atlantic City Expressway, Garden State Parkway Southbound for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 108.7 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
63.9 miles from Passaic, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 108.7 mi | 2h 11m |
| Atlantic City Expressway | 7.4 mi | 10m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Atlantic Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Atlantic City, NJ.
Start on Passaic Avenue
Turn right onto CR 618
Turn left onto CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Turn right onto CR 622
Continue on CR 652
Turn right onto CR 655
Take the ramp
Merge onto GSP
Continue on Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
Take the exit
Merge onto ACE
Continue on Italian Heritage Boulevard
Turn left onto OD
Arrive at destination
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.
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 28 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.9 miles or 1h 22m 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 10m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Atlantic City, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Passaic, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 127.8 miles and 2h 39m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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.
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 63.9 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Near the end, right off the route
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+16094410007
Rainforest Cafe
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Oasis Restaurant
Cranford, New Jersey
Top Coffee Stop
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Near the start, short detour
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12014259120
Near the end, right off the route
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–11 pm
+16094410007
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9 pm
+16093455757
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Cranford, New Jersey
Hours: 12–9:30 pm
+19089676161
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–3 pm
+16093442732
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Hours: 4:30–8:30 pm
+16093446913
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Red Bank, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+17323770404
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Northfield, New Jersey
Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm
+16092410147
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Linden, New Jersey
Hours: 12 pm–12 am
+19089254166
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12014259120
Later in the drive, short detour
Manahawkin, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–4 pm
+16095495775
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
Montclair, New Jersey
Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm
+19733586543
Visit websiteNear the start, ~11 min detour
South Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–7 pm
+12014265898
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–7 pm
+12012563010
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18665761495
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Tinton Falls, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
Tinton Falls, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Lakewood, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Clark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18774943833
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Kearny, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Atlantic City, New Jersey
+16093440449
Near the end, short detour
Galloway, NJ
Early in the drive, right off the route
Woodbridge, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+17327453900
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Atlantic City, New Jersey
Hours: 1:45–8:45 pm
+16092467772
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Cranford, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+19085274900
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Perth Amboy, New Jersey
+17326979500
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Lodi, New Jersey
Hours: 1–7 pm
+18628997674
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+19739005800
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+12017132156
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Harrison, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+12012175482
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 118.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$21.19 one way
$42.38 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $23.21 | $46.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $24.79 | $49.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.22 | $56.43 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.89
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
$21
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
American Dream - Tesla Supercharger
East Rutherford, NJ
32 DCFC
Bergen Ferry Plaza - Tesla Supercharger
Little Ferry, NJ
12 DCFC
Starbucks - Tesla Supercharger
Saddle Brook, NJ
8 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Lodi, NJ
8 DCFC
Target T1822 (Clifton, NJ)
Clifton, NJ
6 DCFC
bp, Essex St, Lodi, NJ
Lodi, NJ
4 DCFC
Quality Auto Mall
Rutherford, NJ
4 DCFC
Fette Ford
Clifton, NJ
4 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.3 | 0 | $13.42 | $6.13 |
| Efficient EV | 32 | 0 | $11.18 | $5.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.1 | 0 | $17.89 | $8.18 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Atlantic City on Saturday
Local time
3:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This is a 2h 39m highway drive covering 127.8 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 108.7 miles on Garden State Parkway.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Atlantic City Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 618 / Paulison Avenue.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 127.8 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: near the start (CR 618 / Paulison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Passaic, NJ to Atlantic City, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Atlantic City East along the way.
Atlantic City East
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 127.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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