The drive from Passaic, NJ to Milford, NJ covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 30m 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, Pittstown Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 39.1 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.79 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
32.6 miles from Passaic, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 41m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 30m. Total distance: 65.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 30m highway drive covering 65.1 miles, with most of the trip on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ 21. The longest continuous stretch is about 39.1 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 28 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 39.1 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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 65.1 miles you will encounter 25 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 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (I 78): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These 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.
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
51.9 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward NJ 173 East: Clinton, Pittstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 15
Toward NJ 173 East: Clinton, Pittstown
8
52 mi into trip|~1h 3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward Pittstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward Pittstown
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Passaic, NJ to Milford, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Pittstown along the way.
Pittstown
51.9 mi in|~1h 3m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
39.1 mi
45m
NJ 21
7.8 mi
8m
Pittstown Road
4.2 mi
7m
Everittstown Road
4 mi
7m
Milford - Mount Pleasant Road
2.6 mi
6m
Little York - Mount Pleasant Road
2.3 mi
5m
Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.4 mi
3m
University Avenue
0.8 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 39.1 mi, about 45m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Milford, 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: ClintonUse 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: ClintonUse the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 78
33 mi·38 min·Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi·16 sec
Exit 15Toward NJ 173 East: Clinton, PittstownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Keep slight left at fork
150 ft·6 sec
Toward PittstownUse the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Turn left onto NJ 173; CR 513
4.2 mi·7 min·Pittstown Road
Use the left lane.
23
Turn right onto CR 513
4.0 mi·7 min·Everittstown Road
24
Turn right onto CR 519
2.3 mi·5 min·Little York - Mount Pleasant Road
25
Turn left onto CR 519
2.6 mi·6 min·Milford - Mount Pleasant Road
26
At end of road, turn right onto CR 519
519 ft·13 sec·Frenchtown Road
27
Turn left onto Bridge Street
30 ft·0 sec·Bridge Street
28
Arrive at destination
Bridge Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 32.6 miles from Passaic, NJ, or about 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.1 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 14 miles or 19m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 32.6 miles or 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 9m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Milford, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Passaic, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Passaic, NJ
This is one driving day of about 65.1 miles and 1h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Passaic, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway for about 39.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 32.6 mi from Passaic, NJ
· 41m into the drive
The midpoint is around 32.6 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Milford, NJ
The final approach into Milford, 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
8 mi from route
~20 min detour
Free
near mile 31.4
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 11.2
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
19.5
0
$6.84
$3.12
Efficient EV
16.3
0
$5.70
$2.60
EV Truck/SUV
26
0
$9.11
$4.17
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Passaic, NJ
Morning
in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Milford, NJ
Morning
in Milford on Saturday
Local time
8:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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 30m 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 Milford, NJ covers 65.1 miles and takes about 1h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, NJ 21, Pittstown 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 32.6 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 $10.79 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 65.1 miles you will encounter 25 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 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (I 78): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Passaic, NJ to Milford, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Pittstown along the way.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
