Origin
West Cape May, NJ
Afternoon in West Cape May on Monday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Cape May, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Drive Time
3h 17m
Distance
159.5 mi
257 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 5m
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6 AM
3h 17m
8 AM
3h 41m
10 AM
3h 26m
12 PM
3h 23m
3 PM
3h 27m
5 PM
3h 40m
8 PM
3h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Passaic, NJ
Garrison Gao
Trip Overview
The drive from West Cape May, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 159.5 miles and takes about 3h 17m 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, Lafayette Street, Bloomfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 151.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.39 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
79.8 miles from West Cape May, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 3h 17m highway drive covering 159.5 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Lafayette Street. The longest continuous stretch is about 151.2 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 30 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 151.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Lafayette Street. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 607 / South Bayshore Drive.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 159.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 607 / South Bayshore Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (NJ 109; OD / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (NJ 109; OD / Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 18 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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CR 607 / South Bayshore Drive
Turn left onto CR 607 / South Bayshore Drive
Navigation decision point
8
2.4 mi into trip
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~5m in
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NJ 109; OD / Washington Street
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 109; OD / Washington Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
2.5 mi into trip
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~5m in
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NJ 109; OD / Washington Street
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 109; OD / Washington Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
6
56.9 mi into trip
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~1h 8m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
155.7 mi into trip
|
~3h 10m 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
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 151.2 mi | 3h 2m |
| Lafayette Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Sunset Boulevard | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| West Perry Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 151.2 mi, about 3h 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Cape May, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on 2nd Avenue
217 ft
·
16 sec
·
2nd Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 607
414 ft
·
14 sec
·
South Bayshore Drive
3
Turn left onto CR 606; OD
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunset Boulevard
4
Continue on CR 606
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West Perry Street
5
Continue on CR 606
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Jackson Street
6
Turn left onto NJ 109
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Lafayette Street
7
Turn right onto NJ 109; OD
265 ft
·
10 sec
·
Sidney Avenue
Use the right lane.
8
At end of road, turn left onto NJ 109; OD
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
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Washington Street
Use the left lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 109; OD
102 ft
·
2 sec
·
Washington Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn straight onto NJ 109; OD
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Lafayette Street
11
Turn straight onto GSP
19 mi
·
22 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway North
Use the slight right lane.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
13
Merge onto GSP
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
50 mi
·
58 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
16
Continue on GSP
48 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
18
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
19
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
20
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
21
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
22
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
24
Continue on CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
25
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
26
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
27
Continue on CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
28
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
29
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.8 miles from West Cape May, NJ, or about 1h 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 151.2 miles.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 79.8 miles or 1h 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 38m
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 West Cape May, 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 West Cape May, NJ
This is one driving day of about 159.5 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Cape May, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 151.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 79.8 mi from West Cape May, NJ · 1h 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
80 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 79.8 miles from West Cape May, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 151.2 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.39 one way
$52.79 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
56 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $28.88 | $57.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $30.91 | $61.82 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $35.44 | $70.87 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.07
Garden State Parkway
(151.2 mi)
$9.07
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
$26
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.9 | 0 | $16.75 | $7.66 |
| Efficient EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.96 | $6.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63.8 | 0 | $22.33 | $10.21 |
Gas CO2
56 kg
EV CO2
19 kg (66% 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 Monday
Local time
1:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
9 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
3h 17m 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 West Cape May, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 159.5 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Lafayette Street, Bloomfield Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 79.8 miles from West Cape May, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.39 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 159.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 607 / South Bayshore Drive): Navigation decision point; at 2.4 miles (NJ 109; OD / Washington Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (NJ 109; OD / Washington Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from West Cape May, NJ to Passaic, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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