Trip from Passaic, NJ to Avalon, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

Distance

146.6 mi

236 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 49m ★

6 AM

3h 1m

8 AM

3h 23m

10 AM

3h 9m

12 PM

3h 6m

3 PM

3h 10m

5 PM

3h 22m

8 PM

2h 54m

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

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Avalon, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Passaic, NJ to Avalon, NJ covers 146.6 miles and takes about 3h 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, Garden State Parkway Southbound, Avalon Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 132.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.30 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

73.3 miles from Passaic, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	132.1 mi	2h 38m
Garden State Parkway Southbound	6.2 mi	8m
Avalon Boulevard	3.4 mi	5m
Bloomfield Avenue	1.4 mi	2m
Broadway	1 mi	1m
West Passaic Avenue	0.5 mi	<1m
East Passaic Avenue	0.4 mi	<1m
Ocean Drive	0.4 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 132.1 mi, about 2h 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Passaic Avenue

95 ft · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue

Turn right onto CR 618

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Paulison Avenue

Turn left onto CR 622

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broadway

Continue on CR 622

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

Continue on CR 622

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

Continue on CR 622

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

Use the left lane.

Enter roundabout onto CR 622

160 ft · 2 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

Continue on CR 622

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Bloomfield Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Continue on CR 622

411 ft · 9 sec · Darling Avenue

Turn right onto CR 622

0.5 mi · 50 sec · West Passaic Avenue

Continue on CR 652

0.4 mi · 50 sec · East Passaic Avenue

Turn right onto CR 655

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Watchung Avenue

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec

Toward GSP Toll South

Merge onto GSP

20 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on Garden State Parkway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

111 mi · 2 hr 9 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit onto GSP SB Exit 13

0.2 mi · 30 sec · GSP SB Exit 13

Exit 13 Toward Swainton, Avalon Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto CR 601

3.4 mi · 5 min · Avalon Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto CR 619; OD

0.4 mi · 39 sec · Ocean Drive

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto West 22nd Street

0.1 mi · 30 sec · West 22nd Street

Turn left onto Dune Drive

332 ft · 16 sec · Dune Drive

Turn right onto West 21st Street

98 ft · 4 sec · West 21st Street

Arrive at destination

West 21st Street

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 73.3 miles from Passaic, NJ, or about 1h 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 132.1 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 32 miles or 45m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 73.3 miles or 1h 33m 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 27m

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

Before You Leave

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 146.6 miles and 3h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Passaic, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Somers Point, New Jersey

1.5 mi

Buona Vita Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Somers Point, New Jersey

1.6 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Shorebreak Cafe

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Sea Isle City, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 146.6

Hours: Closed

+16094862137

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

2.7 mi

Italian Street Restaurant & Pizza

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20 mile 125.6

Somers Point, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16099265526

Visit website

Gregory's Restaurant & Bar

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30 mile 125.6

Somers Point, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–11 pm

+16099276665

Visit website

Buona Vita Restaurant

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $50 mile 125.6

Somers Point, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+16097880370

Visit website

Giorgio's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 10.5

South Orange Village, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+19737624440

Visit website

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

agnello's cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 94.2

Manahawkin, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–4 pm

+16095495775

Visit website

Cafe Noir

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 146.6

Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16095537080

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Swell Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 125.6

Ocean City, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16098142980

Visit website

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 20.9

Clark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 52.3

Tinton Falls, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 52.3

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665761495

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 52.3

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 10.5

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 62.8

Lakewood, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 10.5

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 10.5

Kearny, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

American star inn and suites hotel galloway

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 115.2

Galloway, NJ

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 31.4

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Catch Air Hasbrouck

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12017132156

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 10.5

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 142.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | CR 618 / Paulison Avenue

Turn right onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue

Navigation decision point

3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward GSP Toll South

30.9 mi into trip | ~44m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

142.3 mi into trip | ~2h 53m in | GSP SB Exit 13

Take the exit onto GSP SB Exit 13 toward Swainton, Avalon

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 13 Toward Swainton, Avalon

142.5 mi into trip | ~2h 54m in | CR 601 / Avalon Boulevard

Turn left onto CR 601 / Avalon Boulevard

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.30 one way

$48.61 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$26.62	$53.24
premium	$4.93	$28.43	$56.86
diesel	$5.61	$32.37	$64.73

Estimated Tolls: $8.29

Garden State Parkway (138.3 mi) $8.29

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

$24

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 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

Tesla

32 DCFC

Bergen Ferry Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Little Ferry, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Lodi, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Starbucks - Tesla Supercharger

Saddle Brook, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Target T1822 (Clifton, NJ)

Clifton, NJ

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Quality Auto Mall

Rutherford, NJ

CHARGESMART_EV

4 DCFC

bp, Essex St, Lodi, NJ

Lodi, NJ

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

Fette Ford

Clifton, NJ

CHARGESMART_EV

4 DCFC

Tesla: 4 ChargePoint Network: 3 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 Electrify America: 2 APPLEGREEN: 2 BP_PULSE: 1 ABM: 1 EVIUM: 1 EV Connect: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44	$15.39	$7.04
Efficient EV	36.7	$12.83	$5.86
EV Truck/SUV	58.6	$20.52	$9.38

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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 as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Passaic, NJ

Afternoon in Passaic on Saturday

Local time

3:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 7 to 10 mph 0% chance Live forecast

Destination

Avalon, NJ

Afternoon in Avalon on Saturday

Local time

3:00 PM

EDT

Current temp

55°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

13 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 near mile 10.1

Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed

View on nps.gov

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

View on nps.gov

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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 15.2

View on nps.gov

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...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 45.5

View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

This is a 3h highway drive covering 146.6 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. The longest continuous stretch is about 132.1 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 24 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 132.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 618 / Paulison Avenue.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 146.6 miles you will encounter 17 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: near the start (CR 618 / Paulison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 30.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h. Total distance: 146.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Passaic, NJ to Avalon, NJ covers 146.6 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Garden State Parkway Southbound, Avalon Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 73.3 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 $24.30 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Passaic, NJ to Avalon, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Nearby Places

Italian Street Restaurant & Pizza

Shorebreak Cafe

Italian Street Restaurant & Pizza

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Buona Vita Restaurant

Giorgio's Restaurant

Somers Cafe

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Fiorentini Restaurant

Fai's Chinese Restaurant

Shorebreak Cafe

C Squared Cafe

agnello's cafe

Cafe Noir

Eagle Rock Cafe

Swell Cafe

Wonderland Play and Party

Marimba Cafe

EVgo Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Rivian Adventure Network

EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

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The Flanders Hotel

Posh Princess Palace

Military Park

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

Catch Air Hasbrouck

Conference House Park

Independence Park

Mindowaskin Park

West Hudson Park

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Passaic, NJ

Avalon, NJ

Same local time

13 degrees cooler at arrival

3h on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

Gateway National Recreation Area

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is the trip from Passaic, NJ to Avalon, NJ?

What are the main roads on this route?

Is this a good same-day trip?

Where should I stop halfway?

How much does gas cost for this trip?

What is the best time to leave?

How many breaks should I plan?

How hard is the drive from Passaic, NJ to Avalon, NJ?

Where does this route get tricky?

What towns show up on signs driving from Passaic, NJ to Avalon, NJ?

Are there national parks near the route from Passaic, NJ to Avalon, NJ?

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