Origin
Alpine, NJ
Morning in Alpine on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Alpine, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
Distance
19.4 mi
31 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 32m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Alpine, NJ
Andreas Gusicov
Passaic, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
Alpine, NJ to Passaic, NJ is 19.4 miles and takes about 30 minutes via NJ 21, NJ 4, and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey. The mix of highways and surface roads offers a straightforward drive, suitable for a quick transfer or a brief exploration of the area. You'll find it's a practical route for getting from point A to point B without significant detours.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 21 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| NJ 4 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Garden State Parkway | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| County Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| New Bridge Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| US 46 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| South Washington Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Riveredge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 21
— 2.8 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alpine, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Warren Lane
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Warren Lane
2
Turn right onto CR 502
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Closter Dock Road
3
Turn left onto CR S-33
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Anderson Avenue
4
Continue on CR 501
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
County Road
5
Turn right onto Highwood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Highwood Avenue
6
Turn right onto Jay Street
180 ft
·
7 sec
·
Jay Street
7
Continue on Riveredge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Riveredge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CR 70
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
9
Turn left onto CR 39
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Washington Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Turn right onto CR 49
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
New Bridge Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on CR 49
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Roemer Avenue
12
Continue on CR 49
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
New Bridge Road
13
Turn straight
244 ft
·
9 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Turn straight onto CR 503
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
15
At end of road, turn right
405 ft
·
11 sec
16
Take the ramp
292 ft
·
8 sec
Toward NJ 4 West
17
Merge onto NJ 4
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 4
Use the right lane.
18
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
Toward Paramus Road South
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn straight onto CR 62
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
Paramus Road
20
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
Use the right lane.
21
Merge onto GSP
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
Use the slight right lane.
23
Merge onto US 46
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the slight right lane.
24
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 11
Toward Main Avenue, Passaic
Use the slight right lane.
26
Turn right onto CR 601
508 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Avenue
27
Turn left onto CR 618
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
28
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 205 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 18.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
6.2 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 49 / New Bridge Road
Turn right onto CR 49 / New Bridge Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward Paramus Road South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward Paramus Road South
7
14.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward US 46 West: Garfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
6
15.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
18.7 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Main Avenue, Passaic
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 11
Toward Main Avenue, Passaic
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.22 one way
$6.43 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.52 | $7.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.76 | $7.52 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.28 | $8.57 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.14
Garden State Parkway
(2.3 mi)
$0.14
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.8 | 0 | $2.04 | $0.93 |
| Efficient EV | 4.9 | 0 | $1.70 | $0.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.8 | 0 | $2.72 | $1.24 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
Morning in Passaic on Tuesday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
13 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
30m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with 46% of the route on higher-speed roads. You'll experience a stretch of 2.8 miles on NJ 21 before transitioning. Expect to navigate merging traffic as you transition between the Garden State Parkway and local surface streets. The latter part of the drive will feel more like navigating through developed areas with more frequent intersections.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.8 mi on NJ 21.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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 6.2 miles in near CR 49 / New Bridge Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 20 decision points packed into just 19.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (CR 49 / New Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
403 ft
8 ft
Total Climb
242 ft
Total Descent
534 ft
Highest Point
403 ft
Elevation Range
395 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Alpine, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Paramus Road South and Gsp Toll South.
Paramus Road South
11.4 mi in
|
~18m
Gsp Toll South
11.9 mi in
|
~19m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 19.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.8 miles on NJ 21. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.14 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Passaic, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles (CR 49 / New Bridge Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Passaic, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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