Origin
Passaic, NJ
Late night in Passaic on Friday
Local time
3:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Gladstone, NJ
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
55m
Distance
39.3 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
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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Gladstone, NJ
James Kampeis
Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Gladstone, NJ covers 39.3 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 46, I 287, Mine Brook Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on US 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.52 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 39.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 39.3 miles, with most of the trip on US 46 and I 287. The longest continuous stretch is about 12.4 miles on US 46.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 12.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 46 and I 287. 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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 618 / Paulison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
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.
6
17.2 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 287 South: Morristown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 43A
Toward I 287 South: Morristown
7
29.5 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward US 202: Bernardsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 30B
Toward US 202: Bernardsville
7
29.8 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
US 202 / Morristown Road
Turn sharp left onto US 202 / Morristown Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Passaic, NJ and Gladstone, NJ, road signs point toward Del Water Gap and Mahwah.
Del Water Gap
14.8 mi in
|
~18m
Mahwah
15 mi in
|
~19m
|
via I 80W
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| I 287 | 10.4 mi | 13m |
| Mine Brook Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| Main Street | 3 mi | 6m |
| Paulison Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Interstate 80 West | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| Morristown Road | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Peapack Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 12.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Gladstone, 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
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
6
Continue on I 80W
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.9 mi
·
2 min
Exit 43A
Toward I 287 South: Morristown
8
Merge onto I 287
10 mi
·
13 min
·
I 287
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 30B
Toward US 202: Bernardsville
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto North Maple Avenue
479 ft
·
18 sec
·
North Maple Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Turn sharp left onto US 202
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Morristown Road
Use the left lane.
12
Turn straight onto US 202
179 ft
·
5 sec
·
Olcott Square
13
Continue on US 202; CR 525
3.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Mine Brook Road
14
Continue on US 202
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
15
Turn right onto CR 512
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Peapack Road
16
Continue on CR 512
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
17
Continue on CR 647
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Mendham Road
18
Arrive at destination
CR 647
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.6 mi from Passaic, NJ · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Gladstone, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Gladstone, 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
$6.52 one way
$13.03 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.14 | $14.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.62 | $15.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.68 | $17.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.13 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.44 | $1.57 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Gladstone, NJ
Late night in Gladstone on Friday
Local time
3:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Bloomingdale, NJ
20 mi in
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
7 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
55m 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 Gladstone, NJ covers 39.3 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 46, I 287, Mine Brook Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.6 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 $6.52 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 11 decision points packed into just 39.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 618 / Paulison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 17.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Passaic, NJ and Gladstone, NJ, road signs point toward Del Water Gap and Mahwah.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Morristown National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Thomas Edison National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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