Origin
Passaic, NJ
Morning in Passaic on Friday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Brownville, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
37.6 mi
61 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
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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Brownville, NJ
Alexa V. Mato
Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Brownville, NJ covers 37.6 miles and takes about 54m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Paulison Avenue, Broadway, Bloomfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.23 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 37.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m 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.
Drive Character
Expect a 54m drive with frequent turns across 37.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Paulison Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Brownville, NJ is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Passaic, NJ to Brownville, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paulison Avenue | — | — |
| Broadway | — | — |
| Bloomfield Avenue | — | — |
| Allwood Circle | — | — |
| Darling Avenue | — | — |
| West Passaic Avenue | — | — |
| East Passaic Avenue | — | — |
| Watchung Avenue | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Paulison Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Brownville, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Turn right onto Paulison Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
3
Turn left onto Broadway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
4
Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
5
Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
6
Continue on Bloomfield Avenue
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
7
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle
161 ft
·
3 sec
·
Allwood Circle
8
Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
9
Continue on Darling Avenue
410 ft
·
10 sec
·
Darling Avenue
10
Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
11
Continue on East Passaic Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
12
Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
13
Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
GSP Toll South
14
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
20 mi
·
28 min
·
Garden State Parkway
15
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
16
Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
18
Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
19
Merge slight left onto US Highway 9
4.8 mi
·
6 min
·
US Highway 9
20
Take the exit slight right toward CR 516 East: Matawan
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
CR 516 East: Matawan
21
Turn straight onto Old Bridge-Matawan Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Bridge-Matawan Road
22
Turn sharp right onto Cottrell Road
443 ft
·
17 sec
·
Cottrell Road
23
Turn left onto Thames Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Thames Drive
24
Turn right onto Cloister Court
407 ft
·
18 sec
·
Cloister Court
25
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.8 mi from Passaic, NJ · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.8 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Brownville, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Brownville, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.23 one way
$12.47 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.30 | $16.60 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.3 | 0 | $3.95 | $1.80 |
| Efficient EV | 9.4 | 0 | $3.29 | $1.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15 | 0 | $5.26 | $2.41 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
Brownville, NJ
Morning in Brownville on Friday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
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
54m 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 Brownville, NJ covers 37.6 miles and takes about 54m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Paulison Avenue, Broadway, Bloomfield Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.8 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 $6.23 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.
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Brownville, NJ is easy. At 54m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Passaic, NJ to Brownville, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Passaic, NJ to Brownville, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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