Trip from Ship Bottom, NJ to Passaic, NJ

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

101.8 mi

164 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

Downtown Passaic, NJ, NJ

Photo: Garrison Gao

Trip Overview

The drive from Ship Bottom, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 101.8 miles and takes about 1h 51m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Long Beach Boulevard, NJ 72 West, West 8th Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.38 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

0 planned breaks

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

Midpoint

50.9 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 51m drive with frequent turns across 101.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Long Beach Boulevard is one of the defining roads on this drive.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Long Beach Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing
NJ 72 West Unavailable Refreshing
West 8th Street Unavailable Refreshing
Manahawkin Bay Bridge Unavailable Refreshing
GSP Toll North Unavailable Refreshing
GSP Northbound entrance ramp Unavailable Refreshing
Garden State Parkway Unavailable Refreshing
Montclair Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Long Beach Boulevard — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ship Bottom, NJ and Passaic, NJ.

1

Start on East 19th Street

197 ft · 11 sec · East 19th Street
2

Turn right onto Long Beach Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Long Beach Boulevard
3

Take the ramp straight toward NJ 72 West: Manahawkin

423 ft · 12 sec · NJ 72 West: Manahawkin
4

Merge slight right onto West 8th Street

0.4 mi · 44 sec · West 8th Street
5

Continue on West 8th Street

154 ft · 3 sec · West 8th Street
6

Continue on Manahawkin Bay Bridge

6.4 mi · 9 min · Manahawkin Bay Bridge
7

Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

0.2 mi · 37 sec · GSP Toll North
8

Continue on GSP Northbound entrance ramp

0.2 mi · 25 sec · GSP Northbound entrance ramp
9

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

39 mi · 46 min · Garden State Parkway
10

Keep slight left

0.5 mi · 31 sec
11

Continue on Garden State Parkway

48 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Garden State Parkway
12

Take the exit slight right toward Montclair, Nutley

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Montclair, Nutley
13

Turn right onto Watchung Avenue

482 ft · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue
14

At the end of the road, turn left onto East Passaic Avenue

0.4 mi · 46 sec · East Passaic Avenue
15

Turn right onto West Passaic Avenue

0.5 mi · 53 sec · West Passaic Avenue
16

Turn left onto Darling Avenue

410 ft · 7 sec · Darling Avenue
17

Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

0.4 mi · 38 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
18

Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allwood Circle

174 ft · 3 sec · Allwood Circle
19

Exit the rotary onto Bloomfield Avenue

0.5 mi · 53 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
20

Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
21

Continue on Bloomfield Avenue

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
22

Continue on Broadway

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broadway
23

Turn right onto Paulison Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Paulison Avenue
24

Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

95 ft · 3 sec · Passaic Avenue
25

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 50.9 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ, or about 55m 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50.9 miles or 55m 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 31m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Passaic, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Ship Bottom, 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 Ship Bottom, NJ

This is one driving day of about 101.8 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 50.9 mi from Ship Bottom, NJ · 55m into the drive

Downtown Staten Island, NY, NY

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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.9 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Passaic, NJ

The final approach into Passaic, 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 Passaic, NJ.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.38 one way

$32.75 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $18.43 $36.86
premium $4.95 $19.86 $39.71
diesel $5.98 $23.97 $47.93

Estimated Tolls: $7.00

Bay Bridge $7.00
Garden State Parkway $0.00

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.6 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.5 0 $10.69 $4.89
Efficient EV 25.5 0 $8.91 $4.07
EV Truck/SUV 40.7 0 $14.25 $6.52

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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

Local time and weather at both ends of the drive

Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Ship Bottom, NJ

Morning in Ship Bottom on Saturday

Local time

11:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

71°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Destination

Passaic, NJ

Morning in Passaic on Saturday

Local time

11:14 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Forecast unavailable right now

EDT Live mapsof forecast

Along the Route

59°F

Staten Island, NY

51 mi in

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

10 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

1h 51m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Ship Bottom, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 101.8 miles and takes about 1h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Long Beach Boulevard, NJ 72 West, West 8th Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.9 miles from Ship Bottom, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.38 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.

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