Origin
Ridgewood, NJ
Afternoon in Ridgewood on Friday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ridgewood, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
12 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ridgewood, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 12-mile drive from Ridgewood, NJ, to Passaic, NJ, is easily manageable in about 19 minutes, making it a perfect option for a quick trip within the Northeast region. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, this route is designed for a single day, requiring no overnight stays. The drive primarily utilizes McLean Boulevard, Lincoln Avenue, and NJ 21, offering a local feel rather than an interstate experience. Expect a turn-heavy journey that's straightforward and efficient for getting between these two New Jersey communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 12 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 27% of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 3.8 miles along McLean Boulevard. Expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent turns and changes in scenery as you navigate through residential and commercial areas. The progression involves moving from one local road to another, requiring your attention to navigate the various intersections and junctions effectively.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
McLean Boulevard is the longest continuous segment at about 3.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near North Broad Street.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 80 / Garber Square): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (CR 504; CR 653 / River Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Broad Street
Turn right onto North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 80 / Garber Square
Turn left onto CR 80 / Garber Square
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
CR 504; CR 653 / River Street
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 504; CR 653 / River Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
6
8.5 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Main Avenue, Passaic
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward Main Avenue, Passaic
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McLean Boulevard | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| Lincoln Avenue | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| NJ 21 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| Godwin Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| US 46 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| 2nd Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| East Ridgewood Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McLean Boulevard
— 3.8 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ridgewood, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on East Ridgewood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
East Ridgewood Avenue
2
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
North Broad Street
3
Turn left onto CR 80
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Garber Square
4
Continue on CR 80
412 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wilsey Square
5
Continue on CR 80
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Godwin Avenue
6
Turn left onto CR 69
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
7
Continue on CR 504; CR 653
518 ft
·
9 sec
·
River Street
8
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 504; CR 653
158 ft
·
9 sec
·
River Street
9
Turn left onto NJ 20
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
2nd Avenue
10
Continue on NJ 20
3.0 mi
·
4 min
·
McLean Boulevard
11
Continue on NJ 20
0.8 mi
·
51 sec
·
McLean Boulevard
12
Merge onto US 46
0.4 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 46
13
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 11
Toward Main Avenue, Passaic
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn right onto CR 601
508 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Avenue
16
Turn left onto CR 618
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
17
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.99 one way
$3.98 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.33 | $4.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.65 | $5.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.26 | $0.58 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.05 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.68 | $0.77 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Passaic, NJ
Afternoon in Passaic on Friday
Local time
2:07 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph
5% chance
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
29 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
19m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Ridgewood, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 12 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are McLean Boulevard, Lincoln Avenue, NJ 21. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Ridgewood, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.99 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 12 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (CR 80 / Garber Square): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles (CR 504; CR 653 / River Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Ridgewood, NJ to Passaic, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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