Origin
Passaic, NJ
Afternoon in Passaic on Thursday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Livingston, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
25m
Distance
13.4 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 23m
★
6 AM
0h 25m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 26m
3 PM
0h 27m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
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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Livingston, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Livingston, NJ covers 13.4 miles and takes about 25m 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 $2.22 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 13.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m 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 25m drive with frequent turns across 13.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 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 Livingston, NJ is easy. At 25m 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 Livingston, 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 | — | — |
| Broad Street | — | — |
| 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 Livingston, 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
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West Passaic Avenue
11
Continue on Broad Street
0.5 mi
·
43 sec
·
Broad Street
12
Turn right onto Watchung Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Watchung Avenue
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Watchung Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
14
Turn left onto Valley Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Valley Road
15
Turn right onto Claremont Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Claremont Avenue
16
Turn slight left
226 ft
·
12 sec
17
Turn straight onto Bloomfield Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
18
Turn slight left onto Mount Prospect Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mount Prospect Avenue
19
Continue on Prospect Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Prospect Avenue
20
Take the ramp slight right
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
21
Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Essex Freeway
22
Take the exit slight right toward Laurel Avenue South
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Laurel Avenue South
23
Turn straight onto Laurel Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Laurel Avenue
24
Keep slight left to continue on Shrewsbury Drive
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrewsbury Drive
25
Turn right onto East Mount Pleasant Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Mount Pleasant Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.22 one way
$4.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.43 | $4.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.96 | $5.92 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.64 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.88 | $0.86 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Livingston, NJ
Afternoon in Livingston on Thursday
Local time
12:55 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
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
25m 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 Livingston, NJ covers 13.4 miles and takes about 25m 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 6.7 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 $2.22 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 Livingston, NJ is easy. At 25m 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 Livingston, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Passaic, NJ to Livingston, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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