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Trip from Ten Mile Run, NJ to Passaic, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

1h 8m

Distance

44.9 mi

72 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 3m ★
6 AM
1h 8m
8 AM
1h 19m
10 AM
1h 12m
12 PM
1h 11m
3 PM
1h 13m
5 PM
1h 19m
8 PM
1h 5m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Ten Mile Run, NJ, NJ

Ten Mile Run, NJ

Alexa V. Mato

city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Passaic, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Ten Mile Run, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Garden State Parkway, US 1, Lincoln Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.44 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 8m. Total distance: 44.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 8m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 1h 8m highway drive covering 44.9 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and US 1. The longest continuous stretch is about 21.5 miles on Garden State Parkway.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 29 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 21.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 44.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 1 miles (NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
1 mi into trip | ~2m in | NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway

Turn left onto NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
8.8 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
8.9 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|New...
7
9 mi into trip | ~15m in | US 1

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
41.1 mi into trip | ~1h 1m in

Take the exit toward Montclair, Nutley

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 151 Toward Montclair, Nutley

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Ten Mile Run, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick, Montclair and Nutley.

Newark|Newark

8.9 mi in | ~15m | via US 1

Camden

8.9 mi in | ~15m | via US 1

New Brunswick|Newark

8.9 mi in | ~15m | via US 1

New Brunswick

8.9 mi in | ~15m | via US 1

Montclair

41.1 mi in | ~1h 1m

Nutley

41.1 mi in | ~1h 1m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 21.5 mi 29m
US 1 13.8 mi 20m
Lincoln Highway 3.3 mi 5m
Bloomfield Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
Finnegans Lane 1.1 mi 1m
Broadway 1 mi 1m
West Passaic Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 21.5 mi, about 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ten Mile Run, NJ and Passaic, NJ.

1

Start on Old Georgetown Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Old Georgetown Road
2

At end of road, turn left onto CR 518

0.5 mi · 55 sec · Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike
3

Turn left onto NJ 27

3.3 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
Use the left lane.
4

Turn right onto CR 682

1.1 mi · 1 min · Finnegans Lane
5

Turn left onto US 1

3.5 mi · 5 min · US 1
6

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

0.1 mi · 9 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

504 ft · 7 sec · US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
8

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

366 ft · 5 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Keep slight left at fork onto US 1

2.7 mi · 3 min · US 1
10

Continue on US 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · US 1
11

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 16 sec · US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Continue on US 1

0.2 mi · 19 sec · US 1
Use the right lane.
13

Continue on US 1

5.9 mi · 9 min · US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
15

Merge onto GSP

21 mi · 29 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 151 Toward Montclair, Nutley Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn right onto CR 655

483 ft · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue
18

At end of road, turn left onto CR 652

0.4 mi · 45 sec · East Passaic Avenue
19

Turn right onto CR 622

0.5 mi · 52 sec · West Passaic Avenue
20

Turn left onto CR 622

411 ft · 7 sec · Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
21

Continue on CR 622

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Enter roundabout onto CR 622

173 ft · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
23

Continue on CR 622

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
24

Continue on CR 622

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
25

Continue on CR 622

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
26

Continue on CR 622

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broadway
27

Turn right onto CR 618

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Paulison Avenue
28

Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

95 ft · 2 sec · Passaic Avenue
29

Arrive at destination

Passaic Avenue

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 22.5 mi from Ten Mile Run, NJ · 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

22 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

New Brunswick, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Linden, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.5 miles from Ten Mile Run, 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.

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.44 one way

$14.89 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.15 $16.31
premium $4.93 $8.71 $17.42
diesel $5.61 $9.91 $19.83

Estimated Tolls: $1.33

Garden State Parkway (21.5 mi) $1.29
Georgetown-Franklin Turnpike (0.5 mi) $0.04

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$1

Total

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.5 0 $4.71 $2.16
Efficient EV 11.2 0 $3.93 $1.80
EV Truck/SUV 18 0 $6.29 $2.87

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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 16, 2026

Origin

Ten Mile Run, NJ

Late night in Ten Mile Run on Friday

Local time

12:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Passaic, NJ

Late night in Passaic on Friday

Local time

12:40 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

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

17 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

1h 8m 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 Ten Mile Run, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 44.9 miles and takes about 1h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, US 1, Lincoln Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 22.5 miles from Ten Mile Run, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.44 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 44.9 miles you will encounter 17 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 1 miles (NJ 27 / Lincoln Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.8 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.9 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Ten Mile Run, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, New Brunswick, Montclair and Nutley.
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.

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