Origin
Passaic, NJ
Afternoon in Passaic on Friday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Brownville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
37.6 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Brownville, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Brownville, NJ covers 37.6 miles and takes about 54m 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, US Highway 9 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 54m highway drive covering 37.6 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.2 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 25 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 21.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. 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.
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 17 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Turn right onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
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
6
30.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
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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.
8
31.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
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 123
Toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
6
36.6 mi into trip
|
~52m in
Take the exit toward CR 516 East: Matawan
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward CR 516 East: Matawan
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Passaic, NJ to Brownville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South along the way.
Gsp Toll South
3.8 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 21.2 mi | 29m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| US Highway 9 | 4.8 mi | 6m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Old Bridge-Matawan Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 21.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Brownville, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
4
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
5
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
6
Continue on CR 622
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
160 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
8
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CR 622
411 ft
·
9 sec
·
Darling Avenue
10
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
11
Continue on CR 652
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
12
Turn right onto CR 655
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
14
Merge onto GSP
20 mi
·
28 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Garden State Parkway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 123
Toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto US 9
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
Toward CR 516 East: Matawan
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto CR 516
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Bridge-Matawan Road
22
Turn sharp right onto Cottrell Road
442 ft
·
16 sec
·
Cottrell Road
23
Turn left onto Thames Drive
0.1 mi
·
33 sec
·
Thames Drive
24
Turn right onto Cloister Court
406 ft
·
17 sec
·
Cloister Court
25
Arrive at destination
Cloister Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Passaic, NJ · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brownville, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brownville, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.23 one way
$12.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.64
Garden State Parkway
(27.4 mi)
$1.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Brownville, NJ
Afternoon in Brownville on Friday
Local time
4:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
15 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
54m 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 Brownville, NJ covers 37.6 miles and takes about 54m 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, US Highway 9. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 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 $6.23 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 17 decision points packed into just 37.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
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.
On the drive from Passaic, NJ to Brownville, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South along the way.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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