Origin
Weston, NJ
Evening in Weston on Thursday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weston, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
57m
Distance
36.6 mi
59 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 57m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 1m
5 PM
1h 6m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weston, NJ
MINEIA MARTINS
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 36.6-mile drive from Weston to Passaic, New Jersey, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in under an hour, making it perfect for a single-day trip. Primarily utilizing US 22 and the Garden State Parkway, about 80% of this route involves highway driving, promising a relatively quick transit. With an estimated fuel cost of just $6, it's an economical option for getting between these two points within the Northeast region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, and the direct nature of the path means you can be flexible with your departure time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 57m. Total distance: 36.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
57m 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
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 57-minute drive, with 80% of the miles on major roads like US 22 and the Garden State Parkway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 17 miles on US 22, offering a consistent pace. This route is designed for efficient travel, so while you'll be on the highway for the majority of the time, keep an eye out for the transitions between US Route 22 Eastbound and the Garden State Parkway. The character is largely about getting from point A to point B with minimal detours.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 17 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and Garden State Parkway. 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 533 / South Main Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 533 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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CR 533 / South Main Street
Turn left onto CR 533 / South Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
22.3 mi into trip
|
~35m in
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GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
32.8 mi into trip
|
~50m 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
5
34 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Turn left onto CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
36.6 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
Passaic Avenue
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Weston, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Paterson, Montclair and Nutley.
Gsp Toll North: Paterson
22 mi in
|
~35m
Montclair
32.8 mi in
|
~50m
Nutley
32.8 mi in
|
~50m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 17 mi | 26m |
| Garden State Parkway | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| US Route 22 Eastbound | 2 mi | 2m |
| Finderne Avenue | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| South Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 17 mi, about 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weston, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Kennedy Boulevard
179 ft
·
4 sec
·
Kennedy Boulevard
2
Turn left onto CR 533
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
South Main Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on CR 533
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Finderne Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Merge onto US 22
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22
5
Continue on US Route 22 Eastbound
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
US Route 22 Eastbound
6
Continue on US 22
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
US 22
7
Continue on US 22
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 22
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GSP Toll North: Paterson
10
Merge onto GSP
10 mi
·
14 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
12
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
13
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
14
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
15
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
18
Continue on CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
19
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
20
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
21
Continue on CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
22
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
23
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18.3 mi from Weston, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 36.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.3 miles from Weston, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Passaic, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Passaic, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.07 one way
$12.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.65 | $13.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.08 | $16.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.63
Garden State Parkway
(10.5 mi)
$0.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11 | 0 | $3.84 | $1.76 |
| Efficient EV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.20 | $1.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.12 | $2.34 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Passaic, NJ
Evening in Passaic on Thursday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 10 mph
5% chance
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
47 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
57m on the road
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Weston, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 36.6 miles and takes about 57m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 22, Garden State Parkway, US Route 22 Eastbound. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18.3 miles from Weston, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.07 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 short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 36.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 57m.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 533 / South Main Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.3 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Weston, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Paterson, Montclair and Nutley.
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