Origin
Passaic, NJ
Morning in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
6:06 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
63.7 mi
103 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
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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Frenchtown, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Paulison Avenue, Main Avenue, NJ 21 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.25 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m 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 1h 24m drive with frequent turns across 63.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 27 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 Frenchtown, NJ is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Frenchtown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paulison Avenue | — | — |
| Main Avenue | — | — |
| NJ 21 South | — | — |
| Clay Street | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| University Avenue | — | — |
| Market Street | — | — |
| Springfield 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 Frenchtown, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
10 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Turn left onto Paulison Avenue
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
3
Turn right onto Main Avenue
509 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Avenue
4
Take the ramp slight left toward NJ 21 South
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
NJ 21 South
5
Merge slight left
7.8 mi
·
8 min
6
Turn right onto Clay Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
7
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
8
Keep slight right to continue on University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
9
Turn right onto Market Street
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Market Street
10
Turn left onto Springfield Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
11
Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Irvine Turner Boulevard
12
Take the ramp straight toward I 78
472 ft
·
12 sec
·
I 78
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 78
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
I 78
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
I 78 West: Clinton
15
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
0.7 mi
·
47 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16
Take the exit slight right
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
17
Merge slight right onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
18
Keep slight left to continue on I 78 West: Clinton
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
·
I 78 West: Clinton
19
Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
33 mi
·
38 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
20
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 173 East: Clinton, Pittstown
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
NJ 173 East: Clinton, Pittstown
21
Keep slight left to continue on Pittstown
151 ft
·
6 sec
·
Pittstown
22
Turn left onto Pittstown Road
4.2 mi
·
7 min
·
Pittstown Road
23
Turn right onto Everittstown Road
6.5 mi
·
11 min
·
Everittstown Road
24
Continue on Everittstown Hill Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Everittstown Hill Road
25
Continue on Race Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Race Street
26
Turn left onto South Harrison Street
72 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Harrison Street
27
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.9 mi from Passaic, NJ · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.9 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Frenchtown, NJ
The final approach into Frenchtown, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.25 one way
$20.49 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $11.53 | $23.07 |
| premium | $4.95 | $12.42 | $24.85 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $15.00 | $29.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Frenchtown, NJ
Morning in Frenchtown on Saturday
Local time
6:06 AM
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
1h 24m 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 Frenchtown, NJ covers 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 24m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Paulison Avenue, Main Avenue, NJ 21 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.9 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 $10.25 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 Frenchtown, NJ is easy. At 1h 24m 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 Frenchtown, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Passaic, NJ to Frenchtown, 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. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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