Origin
Passaic, NJ
Night in Passaic on Thursday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Whippany, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
27m
Distance
20 mi
32 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 25m
★
6 AM
0h 28m
8 AM
0h 33m
10 AM
0h 29m
12 PM
0h 29m
3 PM
0h 30m
5 PM
0h 32m
8 PM
0h 26m
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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Whippany, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Whippany, NJ covers 20 miles and takes about 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 46, South Beverwyck Road, Paulison Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 13.4 miles on US 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.32 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 27m. Total distance: 20 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 27m highway drive covering 20 miles, with most of the trip on US 46 and South Beverwyck Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 13.4 miles on US 46.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 46 is the longest continuous segment at about 13.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 46 and South Beverwyck Road. You will hit about 7 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 618 / Paulison Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 20 miles you will encounter 7 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles (CR 637 / South Beverwyck Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Turn right onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 46
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
15.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 637 / South Beverwyck Road
Turn left onto CR 637 / South Beverwyck Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
16.8 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
CR 637 / South Beverwyck Road
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 637 / South Beverwyck Road
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
4
19.9 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 13.4 mi | 15m |
| South Beverwyck Road | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Paulison Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Troy Hills Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| NJ 10 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Rollins Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Passaic Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 13.4 mi, about 15m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Whippany, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 618
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Paulison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Rollins Avenue
420 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rollins Avenue
4
Merge onto US 46
13 mi
·
15 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Turn left onto CR 637
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
South Beverwyck Road
Use the left lane.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 637
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Beverwyck Road
7
Continue on CR 637
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Troy Hills Road
8
Turn right onto NJ 10
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
NJ 10
9
Turn right
198 ft
·
17 sec
10
Turn left
291 ft
·
21 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.32 one way
$6.63 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.63 | $7.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.88 | $7.76 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.42 | $8.83 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6 | 0 | $2.10 | $0.96 |
| Efficient EV | 5 | 0 | $1.75 | $0.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8 | 0 | $2.80 | $1.28 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Whippany, NJ
Night in Whippany on Thursday
Local time
10:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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
17 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
27m 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 Whippany, NJ covers 20 miles and takes about 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 46, South Beverwyck Road, Paulison 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 10 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 $3.32 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 20 miles you will encounter 7 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.7 miles (CR 637 / South Beverwyck Road): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Passaic, NJ to Whippany, 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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