Origin
Passaic, NJ
Evening in Passaic on Monday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Old Tappan, NJ
Drive Time
29m
Distance
17.4 mi
28 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
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6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
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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Old Tappan, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Old Tappan, NJ covers 17.4 miles and takes about 29m 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, NJ 21, Westwood Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.88 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
8.7 miles from Passaic, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Drive Character
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Old Tappan, NJ covers 17.4 miles and takes about 29m, 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 25 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 5.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 17.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.6 miles (US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.6 mi into trip
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~1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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US 46
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46 toward US 46 East: Elmwood Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 46 East: Elmwood Park
8
10.2 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward Ridgewood, Oradell
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 165A-B
Toward Ridgewood, Oradell
9
10.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Oradell
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 165A
Toward Oradell
6
11.3 mi into trip
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~16m in
|
CR 59 / Forest Avenue
Turn left onto CR 59 / Forest Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Towns Along This Route
Between Passaic, NJ and Old Tappan, NJ, road signs point toward Ridgewood and Oradell.
Ridgewood
10.2 mi in
|
~13m
Oradell
10.2 mi in
|
~13m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 5.6 mi | 7m |
| NJ 21 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| Westwood Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| ` | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| Forest Avenue | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Oradell Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 5.6 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Old Tappan, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
377 ft
·
14 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Turn right onto Gregory Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gregory Avenue
3
Turn sharp left onto CR 624
291 ft
·
9 sec
·
River Drive
4
Keep slight right at fork
366 ft
·
7 sec
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 21 North
6
Merge onto NJ 21
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 21
7
Merge onto US 46
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 46
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 46
Toward US 46 East: Elmwood Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
10
Merge onto GSP
5.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Exit 165A-B
Toward Ridgewood, Oradell
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 165A
Toward Oradell
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto CR 80
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Oradell Avenue
14
Turn left onto CR 59
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on CR 59
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
16
Keep slight right at fork onto CR 59
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
17
At end of road, turn right onto CR 502; CR 110
309 ft
·
7 sec
·
Washington Avenue
18
Continue on CR 110
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Westwood Avenue
19
Turn slight right onto CR 110
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrington Avenue
20
Continue on CR 110
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Cedar Lane
21
Continue on CR 110
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Westwood Avenue
22
Continue on CR 110
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
`
23
Continue on CR 110
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Westwood Avenue
24
At end of road, turn left onto CR 110
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Washington Avenue South
25
Arrive at destination
CR 110
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 8.7 miles from Passaic, NJ, or about 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5.6 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 17.4 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 8.7 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Old Tappan, 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.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Passaic, NJ
This is one driving day of about 17.4 miles and 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Passaic, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 5.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 8.7 mi from Passaic, NJ · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
9 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 17.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 8.7 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Old Tappan, NJ
The final approach into Old Tappan, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Old Tappan, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.88 one way
$5.76 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $3.15 | $6.30 |
| premium | $4.92 | $3.37 | $6.74 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.87 | $7.73 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.34
Garden State Parkway
(5.6 mi)
$0.34
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$28–$53
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.83 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.52 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.44 | $1.11 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Old Tappan, NJ
Evening in Old Tappan on Monday
Local time
6:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°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
18 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
29m 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 Old Tappan, NJ covers 17.4 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 21, Westwood Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 8.7 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 $2.88 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 is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 17.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.6 miles (US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Passaic, NJ and Old Tappan, NJ, road signs point toward Ridgewood and Oradell.
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