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23m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
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Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodland Park, NJ
David Kanigan
Livingston, NJ
David Kanigan
If you are planning a quick trip from Woodland Park to Livingston, you are looking at a brief 13.6-mile commute. This drive typically takes about 23 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate through the Northeast region using a combination of Passaic Avenue, US 46, and CR 527. With a fuel budget of approximately $2, this is an incredibly economical route for your travel plans. It is a straightforward, practical connection between these two New Jersey communities that offers plenty of flexibility for your daily schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
6.8 miles from Woodland Park, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 11m into the drive .
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and highway segments. Approximately 41% of your journey will be spent on highways, providing a blend of suburban navigation and faster transit. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 5.8 miles on Passaic Avenue, which serves as a primary artery for the trip. The road personality shifts as you move from local thoroughfares onto US 46, requiring you to remain alert to changing traffic patterns. It is neither a long-haul interstate grind nor a purely rural backroad, but rather a functional, varied drive.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
214 ft
Total Descent
273 ft
Highest Point
376 ft
Elevation Range
240 ft
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CR 635 / Browertown Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 13.6 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 0.7 miles (CR 635 / Browertown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto CR 635 / Browertown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 613: The Caldwells, Lincoln Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 527 South: Livingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NJ 10 / East Mount Pleasant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Between Woodland Park, NJ and Livingston, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 613: The Caldwells, Lincoln Park and Cr 527 South: Livingston.
Cr 613: The Caldwells
Lincoln Park
Cr 527 South: Livingston
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic Avenue | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| US 46 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| CR 527 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Essex Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Browertown Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Overmount Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Eagle Rock Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eisenhower Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Park, NJ and Livingston, NJ.
Start on Alexandria Court
Turn right onto Pershing Place
At end of road, turn right onto Overmount Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 635
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto CR 613
Continue on CR 613
At end of road, turn right onto CR 611
Turn right onto CR 609
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 280
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 527
Turn left onto NJ 10
Arrive at destination
Since this is a short 23-minute trek, you have the advantage of total scheduling flexibility. You won't need to plan for any stops along the way, as the distance is easily manageable in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before leaving, though your total cost for the trip should remain around $2. Because the route relies on a mix of local roads and CR 527, be prepared for typical suburban traffic fluctuations throughout the day. Your best approach is to check real-time traffic conditions before heading out, as the highway portions can become congested during peak commute hours.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
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 13.6 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 6.8 miles or 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Livingston, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Woodland Park, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Woodland Park, NJ
This is one driving day of about 13.6 miles and 23m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 6.8 mi from Woodland Park, NJ · 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
7 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.
A short stop after about 13.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 6.8 miles from Woodland Park, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Livingston, 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 Livingston, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $2.46 | $4.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $2.64 | $5.27 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $3.02 | $6.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$27–$52
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Woodland Park on Monday
Local time
12:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Livingston on Monday
Local time
12:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
7 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
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