This 123.3-mile drive from Passaic, NJ, to Harmony, NJ, will take approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes the New Jersey Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a significant portion of the drive, about 73%, being on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of around $20, this trip is budget-friendly. You'll experience a highway-focused journey as you travel within the Northeast region of New Jersey. This route offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
61.7 miles from Passaic, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 17m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 123.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 123.3-mile journey. The majority of your time will be spent on high-speed roads, with 73% of the route classified as highway. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 74.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. While primarily highway, the route does incorporate NJ 21, which may introduce a slight shift in road character before returning to faster-paced sections. This drive is designed for efficient travel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 34 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 74.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway. 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
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 123.3 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 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
8
90.3 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
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 3
Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
8
90.7 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
8
93.5 mi into trip|~1h 58m in|NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
8
104.9 mi into trip|~2h 11m in
Take the exit toward CR 641: Glassboro, Ferrell
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 48
Toward CR 641: Glassboro, Ferrell
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 Harmony, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Philadelphia, Vineland and Cr 641: Glassboro - 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
Philadelphia
90.7 mi in|~1h 51m
Vineland
93.5 mi in|~1h 58m|via NJ 55
Cr 641: Glassboro
104.9 mi in|~2h 11m
Ferrell
104.9 mi in|~2h 11m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
74.9 mi
1h 26m
Veterans Memorial Highway
11.4 mi
13m
NJ 21
11.2 mi
16m
Pole Tavern Road
6.6 mi
9m
Ellis Mill Road
4 mi
7m
Bridgeton Pike
3.7 mi
5m
US 1
1.7 mi
2m
West Deerfield Road
1.7 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 74.9 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Harmony, 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
25 mi·29 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Exit 3Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City ExpresswayUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, PhiladelphiaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto NJ 168
0.3 mi·44 sec·Black Horse Pike
17
Turn left onto CR 659
0.4 mi·1 min·West Browning Road
Use the left lane.
18
Turn slight left onto CR 753
0.8 mi·2 min·Creek Road
19
Turn left onto Harding Avenue
0.2 mi·21 sec·Harding Avenue
Use the left lane.
20
Take the ramp
0.1 mi·15 sec
21
Merge onto NJ 42
0.9 mi·1 min·North-South Freeway
22
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55
11 mi·13 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, VinelandUse the straight / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·27 sec
Exit 48Toward CR 641: Glassboro, FerrellUse the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Turn right onto CR 641
4.0 mi·7 min·Ellis Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
25
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 77
3.7 mi·5 min·Bridgeton Pike
26
Continue on NJ 77
95 ft·2 sec·Bridgeton Pike
27
Enter roundabout onto NJ 77
100 ft·1 sec·Pole Tavern Road
28
Continue on NJ 77
6.6 mi·9 min·Pole Tavern Road
29
Turn right onto CR 540
1.7 mi·3 min·West Deerfield Road
30
Continue on CR 540
1.3 mi·2 min·County Road 540
31
Turn left onto CR 721
0.8 mi·2 min·Harmony Road
32
Turn left onto CR 689
332 ft·11 sec·Walters Road
33
Turn right
184 ft·13 sec
34
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 42-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving early to avoid potential traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike, especially during peak commuting hours. With only one recommended stop and a $20 fuel cost, you can plan your fuel and breaks accordingly. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of the longest stretch of 74.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike; ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on this significant highway segment to minimize any need for unplanned stops.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.7 miles from Passaic, NJ, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.9 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 27 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.7 miles or 1h 17m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harmony, 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 123.3 miles and 2h 42m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Passaic, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 74.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.7 mi from Passaic, NJ
· 1h 17m into the drive
The midpoint is around 61.7 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 New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.9 miles.
Arriving in Harmony, NJ
The final approach into Harmony, 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 Harmony, 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
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...
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...
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
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37
0
$12.95
$5.92
Efficient EV
30.8
0
$10.79
$4.93
EV Truck/SUV
49.3
0
$17.26
$7.89
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Passaic, NJ
Evening
in Passaic on Friday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Harmony, NJ
Evening
in Harmony on Friday
Local time
6:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
47°F
Bristol, PA
62 mi in
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
12 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
2h 42m 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 Harmony, NJ covers 123.3 miles and takes about 2h 42m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Veterans Memorial Highway, NJ 21. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.7 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 $20.44 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 123.3 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 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Passaic, NJ and Harmony, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Philadelphia, Vineland and Cr 641: Glassboro - among others.
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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
