Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.6 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Edgewater, NJ
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The drive from Passaic, NJ to Edgewater, NJ covers 11.6 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 46, Passaic Street, State Route 5 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.5 miles on US 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.92 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (56%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Edgewater, NJ covers 11.6 miles and takes about 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.2 miles in near US 46.
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 11.6 miles you will encounter 9 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: at 3.2 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9 miles (CR 501 / East Central Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Sixth Street, Palisades Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn right onto CR 501 / East Central Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NJ 5 / State Route 5
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Hilliard Avenue
Navigation decision point
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Passaic, NJ to Edgewater, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Palisades Park along the way.
Palisades Park
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 5.5 mi | 8m |
| Passaic Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| State Route 5 | 1 mi | 1m |
| East Central Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Passaic Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Palisade Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Edgewater, NJ.
Start on Passaic Avenue
Continue on Passaic Street
Turn left onto Wall Street
Continue on CR 40
Continue on CR 40
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
Continue on CR 61
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 46
Continue on US 1; US 9; US 46
Take the exit
Continue on 6th Street
Turn right onto CR 501
Turn straight onto NJ 5
Turn left onto NJ 5
At end of road, turn right onto NJ 5
Turn straight
Turn right onto CR 505
Turn right onto Hilliard Avenue
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.92 one way
$3.85 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.11 | $4.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.56 | $5.12 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 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 | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.62 | $0.74 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Passaic on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Edgewater on Friday
Local time
1:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
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.
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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