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Trip from Passaic, NJ to Oceanport, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 12m

Distance

52.1 mi

84 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 17 min
4 AM
1h 7m ★
6 AM
1h 13m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 17m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Passaic, NJ

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borough of New Jersey, United States

Oceanport, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Passaic, NJ to Oceanport, NJ covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Garden State Parkway Southbound, Newman Springs Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 35.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.64 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 12m highway drive covering 52.1 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. The longest continuous stretch is about 35.5 miles on Garden State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 27 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 17 key points

These 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.
6
30.9 mi into trip | ~44m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
45.7 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft

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 109 Toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft

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 Oceanport, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Cr 520: Red Bank and Lincroft.

Gsp Toll South

3.8 mi in | ~6m

Cr 520: Red Bank

45.7 mi in | ~1h 1m

Lincroft

45.7 mi in | ~1h 1m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 35.5 mi 46m
Garden State Parkway Southbound 6.2 mi 8m
Newman Springs Road 2.1 mi 3m
Seven Bridges Road 1.6 mi 2m
Bloomfield Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Broadway 1 mi 1m
Rumson Road 0.8 mi 1m
Pinckney Road 0.6 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 35.5 mi, about 46m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Oceanport, 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

20 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on Garden State Parkway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
17

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

15 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 1 min
Exit 109 Toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn left onto CR 520

127 ft · 2 sec · Newman Springs Road
20

Continue on CR 520

2.0 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn left onto NJ 35; CR 520

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Broad Street
22

Turn right onto CR 520

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Pinckney Road
23

Continue on CR 520; CR 11

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Branch Avenue
24

Turn left onto CR 520

0.8 mi · 1 min · Rumson Road
25

Turn right onto CR 33

1.6 mi · 2 min · Seven Bridges Road
26

Continue on CR 33

0.6 mi · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue
27

Arrive at destination

CR 29A

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 26 mi from Passaic, NJ · 37m into the drive

city in Union County, New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Linden, NJ

26 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 26 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Oceanport, NJ

The final approach into Oceanport, 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

$8.64 one way

$17.28 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 18 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $9.46 $18.92
premium $4.93 $10.10 $20.21
diesel $5.61 $11.50 $23.01

Estimated Tolls: $2.50

Garden State Parkway (41.7 mi) $2.50

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$3

Total

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 15.6 0 $5.47 $2.50
Efficient EV 13 0 $4.56 $2.08
EV Truck/SUV 20.8 0 $7.29 $3.33

Gas CO2

18 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Passaic, NJ

Afternoon in Passaic on Friday

Local time

12:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Oceanport, NJ

Afternoon in Oceanport on Friday

Local time

12:42 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

7 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 12m 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 Oceanport, NJ covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Garden State Parkway Southbound, Newman Springs 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 26 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 $8.64 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 52.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 Oceanport, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Cr 520: Red Bank and Lincroft.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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