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Trip from Passaic, NJ to Tuckerton, NJ

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

Drive Time

2h 7m

Distance

101 mi

163 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
1h 58m ★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 12m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 2m

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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Downtown Tuckerton, NJ, NJ

Tuckerton, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Trip Overview

The drive from Passaic, NJ to Tuckerton, NJ covers 101 miles and takes about 2h 7m 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 $16.74 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

50.5 miles from Passaic, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 7m. Total distance: 101 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 7m drive with frequent turns across 101 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

154 ft -5 ft

Total Climb

297 ft

Total Descent

395 ft

Highest Point

154 ft

~7.2 mi in

Elevation Range

159 ft

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 Tuckerton, NJ is easy. At 2h 7m 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 Tuckerton, 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
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 Tuckerton, 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

66 mi · 1 hr 17 min · Garden State Parkway
18

Take the exit slight right toward CR 539: Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton

0.2 mi · 35 sec · CR 539: Little Egg Harbor, Tuckerton
19

Turn left

3.6 mi · 5 min
20

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 50.5 miles from Passaic, NJ, or about 1h 3m 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 22 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.5 miles or 1h 3m 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 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tuckerton, 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 101 miles and 2h 7m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 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 50.5 mi from Passaic, NJ · 1h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.5 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tuckerton, NJ

The final approach into Tuckerton, 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 Tuckerton, 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

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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 7
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 17.4
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 41.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.74 one way

$33.49 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $18.34 $36.68
premium $4.93 $19.59 $39.18
diesel $5.61 $22.30 $44.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.3 0 $10.60 $4.85
Efficient EV 25.3 0 $8.84 $4.04
EV Truck/SUV 40.4 0 $14.14 $6.46

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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

6:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tuckerton, NJ

Morning in Tuckerton on Saturday

Local time

6:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°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

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 7m 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 Tuckerton, NJ covers 101 miles and takes about 2h 7m 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 50.5 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 $16.74 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 Tuckerton, NJ is easy. At 2h 7m 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 Tuckerton, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Passaic, NJ to Tuckerton, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from -5 ft to 154 ft elevation with about 297 ft of total climbing.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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