Origin
Passaic, NJ
Night in Passaic on Thursday
Local time
11:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to River Edge, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
18m
Distance
8.3 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
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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River Edge, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to River Edge, NJ covers 8.3 miles and takes about 18m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Maywood Avenue, Passaic Street, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.7 miles on Maywood Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 8.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a 18m drive with frequent turns across 8.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 15 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Maywood Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 1.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Wall Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (CR 56 / Essex Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (CR 59 / Maywood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Wall Street
Turn left onto Wall Street
Navigation decision point
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 56 / Essex Street
Turn right onto CR 56 / Essex Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
CR 59 / Maywood Avenue
Turn left onto CR 59 / Maywood Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
7.2 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Howland Avenue
Turn right onto Howland Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
7.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
5th Avenue
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Maywood Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Passaic Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Forest Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Passaic Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Essex Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 5th Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Howland Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Maywood Avenue
— 1.7 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and River Edge, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Continue on Passaic Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Passaic Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Wall Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Wall Street
4
Continue on CR 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Passaic Street
5
Continue on CR 40
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
6
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Memorial Drive
8
Continue on CR 61
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
9
Turn right onto CR 56
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Essex Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto CR 59
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Maywood Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CR 59
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Avenue
12
Turn right onto Howland Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Howland Avenue
13
Turn left onto 5th Avenue
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
5th Avenue
14
Turn right onto Concord Drive
0.2 mi
·
48 sec
·
Concord Drive
15
Arrive at destination
Concord Drive
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.38 one way
$2.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.61 | $3.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.9 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 | 2.5 | 0 | $0.87 | $0.40 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.73 | $0.33 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.16 | $0.53 |
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
River Edge, NJ
Night in River Edge on Thursday
Local time
11:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°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
8 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
18m 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 River Edge, NJ covers 8.3 miles and takes about 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Maywood Avenue, Passaic Street, Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 4.2 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 $1.38 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 straightforward 18m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 4.1 miles (CR 56 / Essex Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.7 miles (CR 59 / Maywood Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Passaic, NJ to River Edge, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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.
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