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Trip from Passaic, NJ to South Toms River, NJ

Drive Time

1h 37m

Distance

75.9 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

18 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 42m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

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Downtown Passaic, NJ, NJ

Passaic, NJ

Garrison Gao

Downtown South Toms River, NJ, NJ

South Toms River, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Trip Overview

Traveling from Passaic to South Toms River is a straightforward, 75.9-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 37 minutes. Because this is a compact trip within the Northeast, you can easily complete it as a one-day excursion without needing an overnight stay. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Garden State Parkway, making this a highly efficient transit rather than a leisurely backroads tour. Budget approximately $13 for fuel to cover the distance. Whether you are heading toward the coast for a quick getaway or commuting between these two New Jersey points, the route is designed for speed and consistency.

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

38 miles from Passaic, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a focused, highway-heavy experience as 94% of your travel occurs on major thoroughfares. You will navigate Bloomfield Avenue briefly before merging onto the Garden State Parkway Southbound for the bulk of your journey. The most significant portion of your time behind the wheel involves a 65.2-mile stretch of uninterrupted highway driving. This creates a predictable, high-speed pace that remains consistent from start to finish. You should be prepared for a utilitarian drive that prioritizes reaching your destination quickly over varied terrain or technical maneuvering.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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 65.2 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

139 ft 25 ft

Total Climb

66 ft

Total Descent

180 ft

Highest Point

139 ft

~10.8 mi in

Elevation Range

114 ft

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 around 3.8 miles in.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 75.9 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 3.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 30.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

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
6
30.2 mi into trip | ~43m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the none lane.
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
75.4 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | US 9

Take the exit onto US 9 toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood

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 80 Toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South...
9
75.4 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the left / right lanes. Toward CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Bran...

Towns Along This Route

On the drive from Passaic, NJ to South Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South along the way.

Gsp Toll South

3.8 mi in | ~6m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 65.2 mi 1h 20m
Garden State Parkway Southbound 6.2 mi 8m
Bloomfield Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Broadway 1 mi 1m
West Passaic Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
East Passaic Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
US 9 0.4 mi <1m
Watchung Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 65.2 mi, about 1h 20m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and South Toms River, 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on Garden State Parkway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the none lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

44 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit onto US 9

363 ft · 4 sec · US 9
Exit 80 Toward CR 619 South, CR 530, US 9 South: South Toms River, Beachwood Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork

461 ft · 10 sec
Toward CR 619, GSP South, GSP North: Jakes Branch County Park, Whiting Use the left / right lanes.
20

Turn right onto CR 619

270 ft · 8 sec · Double Trouble Road
21

Turn right onto CR 530

367 ft · 6 sec · Dover Road
22

Continue on US 9

0.3 mi · 33 sec · US 9
23

Arrive at destination

US 9

Trip Plan

Given the heavy reliance on the Garden State Parkway, check local traffic reports before you head out to ensure the highway is flowing smoothly. Since the entire trip is under two hours, you likely won't need to plan for formal rest stops, offering you plenty of flexibility in your schedule. If possible, avoid peak commuting hours to keep your travel time closer to that 1-hour and 37-minute estimate. Keep your E-ZPass handy, as this route is a toll-heavy corridor. Because there are no mandatory stops built into this 75.9-mile stretch, you have the freedom to depart at your convenience and arrive in South Toms River without the need for mid-trip refueling.

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 38 miles from Passaic, NJ, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 65.2 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 75.9 miles or 1h 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 38 miles or 52m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 23m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near South Toms River, 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 75.9 miles and 1h 37m.

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 65.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 38 mi from Passaic, NJ · 52m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

38 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 75.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 38 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 65.2 miles.

Arriving in South Toms River, NJ

The final approach into South Toms River, 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 South Toms River, NJ.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 7.9
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 15.7
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 41.9
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.56 one way

$25.12 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $13.74 $27.49
premium $4.92 $14.71 $29.42
diesel $5.64 $16.86 $33.72

Estimated Tolls: $4.28

Garden State Parkway (71.4 mi) $4.28

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

$13

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

18 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

American Dream - Tesla Supercharger

East Rutherford, NJ

Tesla

32 DCFC

Bergen Ferry Plaza - Tesla Supercharger

Little Ferry, NJ

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Lodi, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Starbucks - Tesla Supercharger

Saddle Brook, NJ

Tesla

8 DCFC

Target T1822 (Clifton, NJ)

Clifton, NJ

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Quality Auto Mall

Rutherford, NJ

CHARGESMART_EV

4 DCFC

bp, Essex St, Lodi, NJ

Lodi, NJ

BP_PULSE

4 DCFC

Fette Ford

Clifton, NJ

CHARGESMART_EV

4 DCFC

Tesla: 4 ChargePoint Network: 3 CHARGESMART_EV: 2 Electrify America: 2 APPLEGREEN: 2 ABM: 1 BP_PULSE: 1 EVIUM: 1 EV Connect: 1 eVgo Network: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.8 0 $7.97 $3.64
Efficient EV 19 0 $6.64 $3.04
EV Truck/SUV 30.4 0 $10.63 $4.86

Gas CO2

27 kg

EV CO2

9 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 data refreshed 1 hour ago

Origin

Passaic, NJ

Night in Passaic on Sunday

Local time

9:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

South Toms River, NJ

Night in South Toms River on Sunday

Local time

9:36 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Mostly Cloudy

S 5 to 10 mph 6% chance 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

15 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

1h 37m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 South Toms River, NJ covers 75.9 miles and takes about 1h 37m 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, 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 38 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 $12.56 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 15 significant decision points across 75.9 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 3.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 30.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Passaic, NJ to South Toms River, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South along the way.

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