Origin
Passaic, NJ
Morning in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to North Caldwell, 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
9.3 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 17m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 15m
★
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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North Caldwell, NJ
Joel Zar
Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ covers 9.3 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 46, Paulison Avenue, Mountain Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 3.6 miles on US 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.54 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 9.3 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 (38%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Passaic, NJ to North Caldwell, NJ covers 9.3 miles and takes about 16m, 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 14 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 3.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 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 9.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.4 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 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
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US 46
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward CR 639: Little Falls, Woodland Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward CR 639: Little Falls, Woodland Park
5
6 mi into trip
|
~8m in
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CR 639 / McBride Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 639 / McBride Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
7.5 mi into trip
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~11m in
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CR 604 / East Lindsley Road
At end of road, turn right onto CR 604 / East Lindsley Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight 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 North Caldwell, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 639: Little Falls and Woodland Park.
Cr 639: Little Falls
5.9 mi in
|
~8m
Woodland Park
5.9 mi in
|
~8m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Paulison Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Mountain Avenue | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| Paterson Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Center Avenue | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| East Lindsley Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| East Greenbrook Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 3.6 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and North Caldwell, 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
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
Toward CR 639: Little Falls, Woodland Park
6
At end of road, turn left onto CR 639
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
McBride Avenue
7
Continue on CR 639
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Paterson Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 631
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Main Street
9
Turn left onto CR 643
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Center Avenue
10
At end of road, turn right onto CR 604
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
East Lindsley Road
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on CR 527
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Mountain Avenue
12
Turn right onto East Greenbrook Road
0.1 mi
·
22 sec
·
East Greenbrook Road
13
Turn right
113 ft
·
8 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.54 one way
$3.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.69 | $3.38 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.80 | $3.61 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.05 | $4.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.98 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.81 | $0.37 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (67% 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
North Caldwell, NJ
Morning in North Caldwell on Saturday
Local time
11:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°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
1 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
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 North Caldwell, NJ covers 9.3 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, Mountain Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.6 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 $1.54 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 9.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 2.4 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Passaic, NJ and North Caldwell, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 639: Little Falls and Woodland Park.
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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