Origin
Passaic, NJ
Night in Passaic on Friday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Fairfield, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
11.5 mi
19 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 17m
8 AM
0h 20m
10 AM
0h 18m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
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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Fairfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 11.5-mile drive from Passaic, NJ to Fairfield, NJ will only take you about 16 minutes, making it an ideal quick trip. With a highway share of 68%, you'll spend most of your time on well-maintained roads. The estimated fuel cost is a very reasonable $2, so budget-wise, this is an easy one. Since it's such a brief journey, it's perfectly suited as a single-day excursion, with no need to consider overnight stays. This route stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, offering a straightforward transit.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 11.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 11.5-mile journey. With 68% of the drive on highways, the pace is generally brisk. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 7.9 miles on US 46, providing a consistent feel for a significant portion of the trip. You'll primarily navigate using US 46, Paulison Avenue, and Hollywood Avenue, which offer a blend of main road accessibility and highway efficiency. The character of the drive is decidedly practical, prioritizing direct transit over scenic detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 10 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 46 and Paulison Avenue. You will hit about 8 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
5/10
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 11.5 miles you will encounter 8 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (Rollins Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Turn right onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
3
2.3 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
Rollins Avenue
Turn left onto Rollins Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 46
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
10.3 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
11.5 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Alan Drive
Turn left onto Alan Drive
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 7.9 mi | 9m |
| Paulison Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Hollywood Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Rollins Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Craig Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Alan Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Passaic Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 7.9 mi, about 9m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Fairfield, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 618
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Paulison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Rollins Avenue
420 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rollins Avenue
4
Merge onto US 46
7.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
448 ft
·
12 sec
6
Keep slight left at fork
112 ft
·
7 sec
7
Turn left onto CR 625
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Hollywood Avenue
8
Turn left onto Craig Place
355 ft
·
21 sec
·
Craig Place
9
Turn left onto Alan Drive
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Alan Drive
10
Arrive at destination
Alan Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.91 one way
$3.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.09 | $4.18 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.54 | $5.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.21 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.01 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.61 | $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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Fairfield, NJ
Night in Fairfield on Friday
Local time
11:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°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
9 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
16m 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 Fairfield, NJ covers 11.5 miles and takes about 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 46, Paulison Avenue, Hollywood Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.8 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 $1.91 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 11.5 miles you will encounter 8 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 618 / Paulison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.3 miles (Rollins Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Passaic, NJ to Fairfield, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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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