Origin
Passaic, NJ
Late night in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
4:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
40m
Distance
25.2 mi
41 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 37m
★
6 AM
0h 40m
8 AM
0h 47m
10 AM
0h 43m
12 PM
0h 42m
3 PM
0h 43m
5 PM
0h 47m
8 PM
0h 38m
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 Plainfield, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to North Plainfield, NJ covers 25.2 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 22, Garden State Parkway, Bloomfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 10.4 miles on US 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.18 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 40m. Total distance: 25.2 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 (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 40m highway drive covering 25.2 miles, with most of the trip on US 22 and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 10.4 miles on US 22.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and Garden State Parkway. You will hit about 13 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
6/10
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 25.2 miles you will encounter 13 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): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Turn right onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward GSP Toll South
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
14.3 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Take the exit toward US 22, NJ 82 East: Elizabeth, Somerville
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 140B
Toward US 22, NJ 82 East: Elizabeth, Somerville
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
US 22
Merge onto US 22
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Plainfield, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Somerville.
Gsp Toll South
3.8 mi in
|
~6m
Somerville
14.3 mi in
|
~21m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 10.4 mi | 16m |
| Garden State Parkway | 10.3 mi | 14m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| North Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Watchung Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 10.4 mi, about 16m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and North Plainfield, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
4
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
5
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
6
Continue on CR 622
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
160 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
8
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CR 622
411 ft
·
9 sec
·
Darling Avenue
10
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
11
Continue on CR 652
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
12
Turn right onto CR 655
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
14
Merge onto GSP
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
Exit 140B
Toward US 22, NJ 82 East: Elizabeth, Somerville
Use the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto US 22
10 mi
·
16 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
305 ft
·
10 sec
18
Turn left onto North Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
North Drive
19
Arrive at destination
Norwood Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.18 one way
$8.36 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.58 | $9.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.56 | $11.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.62
Garden State Parkway
(10.3 mi)
$0.62
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$1
Total
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.20 | $1.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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 Plainfield, NJ
Late night in North Plainfield on Saturday
Local time
4:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
16 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 North Plainfield, NJ covers 25.2 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 22, Garden State Parkway, Bloomfield Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.6 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 $4.18 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 25.2 miles you will encounter 13 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): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Passaic, NJ and North Plainfield, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Somerville.
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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