Origin
Passaic, NJ
Evening in Passaic on Thursday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Kenvil, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
40m
Distance
30.8 mi
50 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 41m
8 AM
0h 48m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 39m
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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Kenvil, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Kenvil, NJ covers 30.8 miles and takes about 40m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 46, Christopher Columbus Highway, Paulison Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 12.4 miles on US 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.11 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 30.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
40m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Kenvil, NJ covers 30.8 miles and takes about 40m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 22 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 route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 12 decision points packed into just 30.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 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
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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
16.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
8
23.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway
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 37
Toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway
9
23.7 mi into trip
|
~29m in
Keep slight right at fork toward CR 513 South: Main Street, Rockaway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left / right lanes.
Toward CR 513 South: Main Street, Rockaway
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 Kenvil, NJ, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Cr 513: Hibernia and Rockaway.
Del Water Gap
14.8 mi in
|
~18m
Mahwah
15 mi in
|
~19m
|
via I 80W
Cr 513: Hibernia
23.5 mi in
|
~28m
Rockaway
23.5 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Paulison Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Interstate 80 West | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| W. Blackwell Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 12.4 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Kenvil, 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
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 80
6.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 37
Toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
177 ft
·
4 sec
Toward CR 513 South: Main Street, Rockaway
Use the left / right lanes.
11
Turn slight right onto CR 513
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Green Pond Road
Use the right lane.
12
Turn straight onto CR 513
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Hibernia Avenue
13
Continue on CR 513
491 ft
·
8 sec
·
Halsey Avenue
14
Turn slight right onto CR 513
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Church Street
15
Continue on CR 513
349 ft
·
7 sec
·
Wall Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto CR 513
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
West Main Street
17
Turn slight right onto US 46
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Bloomfield Avenue
18
Continue on US 46
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
W. Blackwell Street
19
Continue on US 46
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
20
Continue on US 46
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
W. Blackwell Street
21
Turn right onto North Dell Avenue
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
North Dell Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
North Dell Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.11 one way
$10.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.59 | $11.19 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.97 | $11.95 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.80 | $13.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.23 | $1.48 |
| Efficient EV | 7.7 | 0 | $2.70 | $1.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Kenvil, NJ
Evening in Kenvil on Thursday
Local time
8:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
20 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
40m 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 Kenvil, NJ covers 30.8 miles and takes about 40m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 46, Christopher Columbus Highway, Paulison Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 15.4 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 $5.11 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 12 decision points packed into just 30.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 40m.
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 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Passaic, NJ and Kenvil, NJ, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Cr 513: Hibernia and Rockaway.
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