Origin
Passaic, NJ
Morning in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Lebanon, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
48.1 mi
77 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 55m
★
6 AM
1h 0m
8 AM
1h 10m
10 AM
1h 4m
12 PM
1h 3m
3 PM
1h 4m
5 PM
1h 9m
8 PM
0h 57m
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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Lebanon, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Lebanon, NJ covers 48.1 miles and takes about 1h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, NJ 21, Irvine Turner Boulevard for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 34.6 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 48.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h highway drive covering 48.1 miles, with most of the trip on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ 21. The longest continuous stretch is about 34.6 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 34.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near Broad Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 8.6 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
9.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
Market Street
Turn right onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
12 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
8
47.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward Lebanon, Round Valley, Recreation Area
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 20A
Toward Lebanon, Round Valley, Recreation Area
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 34.6 mi | 39m |
| NJ 21 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| Irvine Turner Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cokesbury Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| I 78 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 34.6 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Lebanon, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
9 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 618
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 601
508 ft
·
8 sec
·
Main Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward NJ 21 South
5
Merge onto NJ 21
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
7
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
9
Turn right onto Market Street
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Market Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 510; CR 603
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
11
Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Irvine Turner Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the ramp
474 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 78
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 78
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 78
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 78
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 78
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 78
28 mi
·
32 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 20A
Toward Lebanon, Round Valley, Recreation Area
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn straight onto CR 639
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Cokesbury Road
22
Turn right onto Main Street
163 ft
·
4 sec
·
Main Street
23
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24 mi from Passaic, NJ · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Lebanon, NJ
The final approach into Lebanon, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.97 one way
$15.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.73 | $17.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.33 | $18.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.62 | $21.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Lebanon, NJ
Morning in Lebanon on Saturday
Local time
8:42 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
17 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
1h 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 Lebanon, NJ covers 48.1 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, NJ 21, Irvine Turner Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24 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 $7.97 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 48.1 miles you will encounter 19 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: at 8.6 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Passaic, NJ to Lebanon, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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