Origin
Wildwood Crest, NJ
Late night in Wildwood Crest on Saturday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Wildwood Crest, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
155.8 mi
251 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 0m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wildwood Crest, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Wildwood Crest, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 155.8 miles and takes about 3h 12m 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, Wildwood Boulevard, Bloomfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 147.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.83 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
77.9 miles from Wildwood Crest, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 155.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 3h 12m highway drive covering 155.8 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Wildwood Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 147.2 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 25 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 147.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
130 ft
7 ft
Total Climb
271 ft
Total Descent
168 ft
Highest Point
130 ft
~144.7 mi in
Elevation Range
123 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Wildwood Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in near GSP / Garden State Parkway.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 155.8 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: at 3.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
5
19.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6
53.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
|
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
151.9 mi into trip
|
~3h 5m 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
153.1 mi into trip
|
~3h 7m in
|
CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Turn left onto CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 147.2 mi | 2h 57m |
| Wildwood Boulevard | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| New Jersey Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Rio Grande Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 147.2 mi, about 2h 57m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wildwood Crest, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on East Rosemary Road
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
East Rosemary Road
2
Turn right onto CR 621
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Avenue
3
Turn left onto NJ 47
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Rio Grande Avenue
4
Turn straight onto NJ 47
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Wildwood Boulevard
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Exit 4
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
6
Merge onto GSP
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
8
Merge onto GSP
34 mi
·
39 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
50 mi
·
58 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
11
Continue on GSP
48 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
13
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
14
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
15
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
16
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
19
Continue on CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
20
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
21
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
22
Continue on CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
23
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
24
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
25
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 77.9 miles from Wildwood Crest, NJ, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 147.2 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 34 miles or 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 77.9 miles or 1h 32m 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 34m
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 Wildwood Crest, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Wildwood Crest, NJ
This is one driving day of about 155.8 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Wildwood Crest, 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 147.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 77.9 mi from Wildwood Crest, NJ · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 77.9 miles from Wildwood Crest, 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 147.2 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
$25.83 one way
$51.66 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $28.29 | $56.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $30.22 | $60.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.40 | $68.80 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.83
Garden State Parkway
(147.2 mi)
$8.83
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: 54.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.7 | 0 | $16.36 | $7.48 |
| Efficient EV | 39 | 0 | $13.63 | $6.23 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.3 | 0 | $21.81 | $9.97 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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
Passaic, NJ
Late night in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
12:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 10 to 21 mph
9% chance
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
32 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
3h 12m 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 Wildwood Crest, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 155.8 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Wildwood Boulevard, 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 77.9 miles from Wildwood Crest, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.83 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 15 significant decision points across 155.8 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: at 3.8 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 53.2 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Wildwood Crest, NJ to Passaic, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 7 ft to 130 ft elevation with about 271 ft of total climbing.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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