This 92.6-mile drive from Passaic, NJ, to Stratford, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking just under two hours to complete. Primarily a highway-focused journey, you'll spend about 92% of your time on major roadways, including the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295. With a projected fuel cost of $15, this route is an economical option for a quick trip within the Northeast region. It’s a straightforward drive, making it a convenient option if you're looking for an efficient way to travel between these two New Jersey locations without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.3 miles from Passaic, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 92.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-dominated experience for most of this 1h 58m trip. With 92% of the drive on high-speed roads, you'll encounter long stretches of consistent travel. The longest uninterrupted segment is 66.5 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a chance to settle into a rhythm. While the route is primarily focused on efficient travel, the transition between NJ 21, the New Jersey Turnpike, and I-295 will keep the driving experience varied enough.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 66.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.6 miles you will encounter 24 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: at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 24 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
14.9 mi into trip|~23m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
6
15 mi into trip|~23m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
6
65 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
7
82.3 mi into trip|~1h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 73 North: Camden
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 73 North: Camden
8
87.6 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Take the exit toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
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 32
Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
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 Stratford, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden, Cr 561: Haddonfield and Voorhees - among others.
Njtp South: Trenton
14.9 mi in|~23m
Njtp South: Camden
65 mi in|~1h 21m|via NJTP
Wilmington
65 mi in|~1h 21m|via NJTP
Camden
81.9 mi in|~1h 41m
Cr 561: Haddonfield
87.6 mi in|~1h 48m
Voorhees
87.6 mi in|~1h 48m
Gibbsboro
87.6 mi in|~1h 48m
Cr 561 East: Voorhees
87.7 mi in|~1h 49m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
66.5 mi
1h 17m
NJ 21
11.2 mi
16m
I 295
4.3 mi
4m
Burnt Mill Road
2.8 mi
5m
US 1
1.7 mi
2m
NJ 81
1.1 mi
2m
Laurel Road East
0.7 mi
1m
White Horse Road West
0.6 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 66.5 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Stratford, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
95 ft·9 sec·Passaic Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 618
0.4 mi·41 sec·Paulison Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 601
508 ft·8 sec·Main Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·20 sec
Toward NJ 21 South
5
Merge onto NJ 21
11 mi·16 min·NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto US 1; US 9
0.2 mi·17 sec·US 1; US 9
7
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.5 mi·2 min·US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.1 mi·15 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on NJ 81
1.1 mi·2 min·NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
315 ft·7 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: TrentonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
12
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
50 mi·57 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
17 mi·19 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi·55 sec
Exit 4Toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·24 sec
Toward NJ 73 North: CamdenUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto NJ 73
0.5 mi·42 sec·NJ 73
Use the slight right lane.
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
Toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
18
Merge onto I 295
4.3 mi·4 min·I 295
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi·18 sec
Exit 32Toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, GibbsboroUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn slight left
317 ft·14 sec
Toward CR 561 East: Voorhees, GibbsboroUse the straight / slight left lanes.
21
Turn left onto CR 561
0.3 mi·32 sec·Berlin Road
Use the left lane.
22
Turn slight right
347 ft·12 sec
Use the right lane.
23
Turn straight onto CR 670
2.8 mi·5 min·Burnt Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn right onto CR 673
0.6 mi·1 min·White Horse Road West
Use the right lane.
25
Continue on CR 673
0.7 mi·1 min·Laurel Road East
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Turn right onto CR 669
0.1 mi·22 sec·Warwick Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto Temple Avenue
345 ft·13 sec·Temple Avenue
28
Turn right onto Drexel Avenue
0.1 mi·23 sec·Drexel Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Drexel Avenue
Trip Plan
Given its manageable 92.6-mile length and 1h 58m duration, this route is best tackled in one go, offering flexibility in your departure time. Factor in the $15 fuel cost for your planning. Since there are no specific stops recommended, you can decide on breaks as needed, but be aware that the longest stretch is a considerable 66.5 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, so plan your refueling accordingly before embarking on that segment. This straightforward drive means you can easily adjust your schedule on the fly.
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 46.3 miles from Passaic, NJ, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.3 miles or 1h 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stratford, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Passaic, NJ
This is one driving day of about 92.6 miles and 1h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Passaic, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 66.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.3 mi from Passaic, NJ
· 1h into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
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...
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...
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...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 12.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.35 one way
$30.70 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg32 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.81
$33.63
premium
$4.93
$17.96
$35.92
diesel
$5.61
$20.44
$40.89
Estimated Tolls: $9.31
New Jersey Turnpike
(66.5 mi)$9.31
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
$15
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.72
$4.44
Efficient EV
23.2
0
$8.10
$3.70
EV Truck/SUV
37
0
$12.96
$5.93
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Morning
in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
7:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Stratford, NJ
Morning
in Stratford on Saturday
Local time
7:24 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
14 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 58m 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 Stratford, NJ covers 92.6 miles and takes about 1h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 21, I 295. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 46.3 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 $15.35 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 92.6 miles you will encounter 24 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: at 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 65 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Passaic, NJ and Stratford, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Camden, Cr 561: Haddonfield and Voorhees - among others.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. 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.
