Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
8.8 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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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Palisades Park, NJ
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The drive from Passaic, NJ to Palisades Park, NJ covers 8.8 miles and takes about 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 46, Passaic Street, Passaic Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.1 miles on US 46. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 8.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (58%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Palisades Park, NJ covers 8.8 miles and takes about 16m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Wall Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 16m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Wall Street): Navigation decision point; at 3.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto Wall Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 1 South, US 9 South: Broad Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Turn left onto US 1; US 9 / Broad Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 5.1 mi | 7m |
| Passaic Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Passaic Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Broad Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wall Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Main Street Bypass | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Palisades Park, NJ.
Start on Passaic Avenue
Continue on Passaic Street
Turn left onto Wall Street
Continue on CR 40
Continue on CR 40
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
Continue on CR 61
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Turn left onto US 1; US 9
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$1.46 one way
$2.92 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.60 | $3.20 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.92 | $0.42 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Palisades Park on Saturday
Local time
11:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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