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Trip from Passaic, NJ to Pleasantville, NJ

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

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

122.3 mi

197 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 22m ★
6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m

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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city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States

Pleasantville, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Passaic, NJ to Pleasantville, NJ covers 122.3 miles and takes about 2h 32m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.28 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.2 miles from Passaic, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Paulison Avenue
Broadway
Bloomfield Avenue
Allwood Circle
Darling Avenue
West Passaic Avenue
East Passaic Avenue
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 Pleasantville, 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

0.5 mi · 51 sec · West Passaic Avenue
11

Continue on East Passaic Avenue

0.4 mi · 50 sec · East Passaic Avenue
12

Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Watchung Avenue
13

Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll South

0.2 mi · 27 sec · GSP Toll South
14

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

20 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway
15

Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
16

Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
17

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

88 mi · 1 hr 42 min · Garden State Parkway
18

Take the exit slight right toward A C Expressway, Atlantic City East

0.3 mi · 44 sec · A C Expressway, Atlantic City East
19

Merge slight left onto Atlantic City Expressway

1.6 mi · 2 min · Atlantic City Expressway
20

Take the exit slight right toward US 9: Pleasantville

0.2 mi · 29 sec · US 9: Pleasantville
21

Keep slight right

171 ft · 4 sec
22

Turn slight right onto North New Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · North New Road
23

Turn sharp left onto Black Horse Pike East

0.4 mi · 57 sec · Black Horse Pike East
24

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.2 miles from Passaic, NJ, or about 1h 16m 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 27 miles or 33m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.2 miles or 1h 16m 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 5m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pleasantville, 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 122.3 miles and 2h 32m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

61 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.2 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.28 one way

$40.55 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $22.21 $44.41
premium $4.93 $23.72 $47.44
diesel $5.61 $27.00 $54.00

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 42.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.7 0 $12.84 $5.87
Efficient EV 30.6 0 $10.70 $4.89
EV Truck/SUV 48.9 0 $17.12 $7.83

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

Afternoon in Passaic on Saturday

Local time

3:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pleasantville, NJ

Afternoon in Pleasantville on Saturday

Local time

3:20 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

13 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 32m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

122.3 mi in 2h 32m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Paulison Avenue.

How Hard Is This Drive?

1/10

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 Pleasantville, NJ is easy. At 2h 32m 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 Pleasantville, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 32m. Total distance: 122.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Passaic, NJ to Pleasantville, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Pleasantville, NJ before heading back.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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