Valenca Restaurant
Later in the drive, short detour
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm
+19083544024
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 33m
Distance
70.9 mi
114 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
81 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Springfield, NJ
Ren Aukeman
Passaic, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
The drive from Springfield, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 70.9 miles and takes about 1h 33m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 21, NJ 68 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.75 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
35.4 miles from Springfield, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 47.2 mi | 55m |
| NJ 21 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| NJ 68 | 6 mi | 8m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| NJ 81 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| US 206 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| River Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Springfield, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
Start on NJ 68
Turn right onto US 206
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 81
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Take the exit
Continue on CR 624
Turn left onto CR 618
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 16 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 35.4 miles or 45m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Passaic, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Springfield, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Springfield, NJ
This is one driving day of about 70.9 miles and 1h 33m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 35.4 miles from Springfield, 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.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Later in the drive, short detour
Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm
+19083544024
Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant
Linden, New Jersey
Fiorentini Restaurant
Rutherford, New Jersey
Top Coffee Stop
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Near the end, short detour
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12014259120
Later in the drive, short detour
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm
+19083544024
Visit websiteLater in the drive, short detour
Linden, New Jersey
Hours: 12 pm–12 am
+19089254166
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Rutherford, New Jersey
Hours: 5–9:30 pm
+19737213404
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Dayton, New Jersey
Hours: 12–3 pm
+17323331199
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 12–9 pm
+17182277200
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, ~10 min detour
Spotswood, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+17327230200
Visit websiteNear the end, ~10 min detour
Hackensack, New Jersey
Hours: 8 am–8 pm
+12015602269
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
Fair Lawn, New Jersey
Hours: 4–9 pm
+12017970500
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12014259120
Near the end, ~11 min detour
Montclair, New Jersey
Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm
+19733586543
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
East Windsor, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Edison, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Cranbury, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Kearny, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+19732683500
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+19739005800
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Woodbridge, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+17327453900
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Harrison, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+12012175482
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: Closed
+19296146088
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Lodi, New Jersey
Hours: 1–7 pm
+18628997674
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Staten Island, New York
Hours: 10 am–10 pm
+13472367136
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey
Hours: 10 am–8 pm
+12017132156
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 7.2 and 70 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward River Drive, Passaic
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$11.75 one way
$23.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.87 | $25.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.75 | $27.50 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.65 | $31.31 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.61
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
$12
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
81 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Tesla Supercharger
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
1 DCFC
Greenspot Charging Station
Trenton, New Jersey
1 DCFC
Electric Vehicle Charging Station
Kearny, New Jersey
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Kearny, New Jersey
1 DCFC
ChargePoint Charging Station
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Cranbury, NJ
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey
1 DCFC
Tesla Supercharger
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
1 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.44 | $3.40 |
| Efficient EV | 17.7 | 0 | $6.20 | $2.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Springfield on Saturday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Destination
Afternoon in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
1:43 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Mostly Sunny
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
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This is a 1h 33m highway drive covering 70.9 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 21. The longest continuous stretch is about 47.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 7.2 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 70.9 miles you will encounter 12 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 7.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Springfield, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport and Downtown.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Njtp North: New York City
Newark Airport
Elizabeth Seaport
Downtown
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 33m. Total distance: 70.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 33m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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