Origin
Wayne, NJ
Night in Wayne on Thursday
Local time
11:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayne, NJ to Moe, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
37m
Distance
25 mi
40 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 35m
★
6 AM
0h 38m
8 AM
0h 44m
10 AM
0h 40m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 40m
5 PM
0h 44m
8 PM
0h 36m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayne, NJ
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Moe, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
The drive from Wayne, NJ to Moe, NJ covers 25 miles and takes about 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 23, CR 513, US 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 11.7 miles on NJ 23. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 37m. Total distance: 25 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 37m highway drive covering 25 miles, with most of the trip on NJ 23 and CR 513. The longest continuous stretch is about 11.7 miles on NJ 23.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
NJ 23 is the longest continuous segment at about 11.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 23 and CR 513. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Packanack Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (CR 513): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
4 of 4 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike
At end of road, turn left onto CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Navigation decision point
3
0.7 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Packanack Lake Road
Turn right onto Packanack Lake Road
Navigation decision point
3
14.4 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
CR 513
Take the exit onto CR 513
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
3
24.9 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
Melrose Avenue
Turn left onto Melrose Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 23 | 11.7 mi | 14m |
| CR 513 | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| US 202 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Warwick Turnpike | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Union Valley Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Newark-Pompton Turnpike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| White Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Packanack Lake Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 23
— 11.7 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayne, NJ and Moe, NJ.
1
Start on Ryerson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Ryerson Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto CR 683
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
3
Turn right onto Packanack Lake Road
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
Packanack Lake Road
4
Turn left onto US 202; NJ 23
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
US 202; NJ 23
5
Continue on NJ 23
12 mi
·
14 min
·
NJ 23
Use the right lane.
6
Take the exit onto CR 513
7.2 mi
·
10 min
·
CR 513
7
Continue on CR 513
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Union Valley Road
8
Turn slight left onto White Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
White Road
9
Turn straight onto Warwick Turnpike
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Warwick Turnpike
10
Turn left onto Melrose Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Melrose Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Melrose Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.14 one way
$8.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.54 | $9.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.85 | $9.70 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.11
Warwick Turnpike
(1.5 mi)
$0.11
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Tolls
$0
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
| Efficient EV | 6.3 | 0 | $2.19 | $1.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 10 | 0 | $3.50 | $1.60 |
Gas CO2
9 kg
EV CO2
3 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
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Moe, NJ
Night in Moe on Thursday
Local time
11:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
5 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
37m 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 Wayne, NJ to Moe, NJ covers 25 miles and takes about 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are NJ 23, CR 513, US 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.5 miles from Wayne, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.14 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 is a straightforward 37m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Packanack Lake Road): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles (CR 513): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Wayne, NJ to Moe, 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.
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