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Trip from Passaic, NJ to Laurel Springs, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 59m

Distance

92.6 mi

149 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Passaic, NJ

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borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Laurel Springs, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Passaic, NJ to Laurel Springs, NJ covers 92.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m 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 $14.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

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 59m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 92.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 59m drive with frequent turns across 92.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 31 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 Laurel Springs, NJ is easy. At 1h 59m 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 Laurel Springs, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Paulison Avenue
Main Avenue
NJ 21 South
I 95 South
New Jersey Turnpike
NJ 73
NJ 73 North
I 295 South

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 Laurel Springs, 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

11 mi · 16 min
6

Merge slight left

0.2 mi · 17 sec
7

Continue straight

1.5 mi · 2 min
8

Take the exit slight left

0.1 mi · 15 sec
9

Continue straight

1.1 mi · 2 min
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

315 ft · 8 sec · I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
11

Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

0.4 mi · 38 sec · I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
12

Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

50 mi · 57 min · New Jersey Turnpike
13

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

17 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
14

Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

0.5 mi · 56 sec · NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden
15

Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

0.2 mi · 25 sec · NJ 73 North: Camden
16

Merge slight left

0.5 mi · 43 sec
17

Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

0.3 mi · 36 sec · I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge
18

Merge slight left

4.3 mi · 4 min
19

Take the exit slight right toward CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro

0.1 mi · 18 sec · CR 561: Haddonfield, Voorhees, Gibbsboro
20

Turn slight left onto CR 561 East: Voorhees, Gibbsboro

318 ft · 15 sec · CR 561 East: Voorhees, Gibbsboro
21

Turn left onto Berlin Road

0.3 mi · 32 sec · Berlin Road
22

Turn slight right

348 ft · 13 sec
23

Turn straight onto Burnt Mill Road

2.8 mi · 5 min · Burnt Mill Road
24

Turn right onto White Horse Road West

0.6 mi · 1 min · White Horse Road West
25

Continue on Laurel Road East

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Laurel Road East
26

Turn left onto South Atlantic Avenue

0.4 mi · 55 sec · South Atlantic Avenue
27

Turn right

59 ft · 4 sec
28

Turn right onto Stone Road

59 ft · 9 sec · Stone Road
29

Turn sharp left onto West Atlantic Avenue

299 ft · 13 sec · West Atlantic Avenue
30

Turn right onto Tomlinson Avenue

0.1 mi · 31 sec · Tomlinson Avenue
31

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

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 59m into the drive.

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 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 46.3 miles or 59m 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 37m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Laurel Springs, 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 59m.

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.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.3 mi from Passaic, NJ · 59m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

46 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.3 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Laurel Springs, NJ

The final approach into Laurel Springs, 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

$14.90 one way

$29.79 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $16.77 $33.53
premium $4.95 $18.06 $36.12
diesel $5.98 $21.80 $43.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.4 kg one way.

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

6:22 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Laurel Springs, NJ

Morning in Laurel Springs on Saturday

Local time

6:22 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 59m 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 Laurel Springs, NJ covers 92.6 miles and takes about 1h 59m 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 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 $14.90 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 Laurel Springs, NJ is easy. At 1h 59m 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 Laurel Springs, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Passaic, NJ to Laurel Springs, 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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