Blackwood, NJ to Passaic, NJ is 95.7 miles and takes about 2 hours 1 minute via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $16 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. You'll experience a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. Given the relatively short duration and focus on major roads, this route is ideal for efficiently getting from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.9 miles from Blackwood, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
75 mi
1h 27m
NJ 21
11.4 mi
16m
Black Horse Pike
4.1 mi
7m
US 1
1.7 mi
2m
NJ 81
0.7 mi
1m
Paulison Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
East Church Street
0.2 mi
<1m
River Drive
<0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 75 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blackwood, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on North Pennsylvania Avenue
57 ft·4 sec·North Pennsylvania Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 534
0.2 mi·16 sec·East Church Street
3
Turn right onto NJ 168
4.1 mi·7 min·Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
6
Merge onto NJTP
23 mi·26 min·New Jersey Turnpike
7
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
52 mi·1 hr·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 13AToward Newark Airport, Elizabeth SeaportUse the slight right lane.
9
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi·2 min·US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
11 mi·16 min·NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, DowntownUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 11AToward River Drive, PassaicUse the slight right lane.
14
Continue on CR 624
350 ft·8 sec·River Drive
15
Turn left onto CR 618
0.5 mi·54 sec·Paulison Avenue
16
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft·2 sec·Passaic Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Trip Plan
With a drive time of just over two hours, this route offers plenty of flexibility. You can comfortably depart in the morning and arrive well before midday, or even leave in the afternoon. Consider starting your journey outside of peak commuting hours to minimize potential traffic delays on the New Jersey Turnpike. Since this is a relatively short, single-day trip with a low estimated fuel cost of $16, you won't need to worry about extensive refueling stops. Keep an eye on your NJ 21 segment for any localized traffic patterns as you approach Passaic.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 47.9 miles from Blackwood, NJ, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75 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 21 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.9 miles or 59m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 35m
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 Blackwood, 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 Blackwood, NJ
This is one driving day of about 95.7 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Blackwood, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 75 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 13
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 94.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
4.5 mi into trip|~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
6
28.2 mi into trip|~36m in|NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
80.1 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
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 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
8
83.5 mi into trip|~1h 42m in|NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
8
94.9 mi into trip|~1h 59m in
Take the exit toward River Drive, 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 11A
Toward River Drive, Passaic
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.87 one way
$31.73 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$17.38
$34.75
premium
$4.93
$18.56
$37.12
diesel
$5.61
$21.13
$42.26
Estimated Tolls: $10.50
New Jersey Turnpike
(75 mi)$10.50
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
$16
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.7
0
$10.05
$4.59
Efficient EV
23.9
0
$8.37
$3.83
EV Truck/SUV
38.3
0
$13.40
$6.12
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Blackwood, NJ
Morning
in Blackwood on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Passaic, NJ
Morning
in Passaic on Sunday
Local time
11:56 AM
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
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
2h 1m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 95.7
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 79.2
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 82.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly a highway-focused experience, with 93% of the journey taking place on major roadways like the New Jersey Turnpike. You'll encounter your longest uninterrupted stretch of 75 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. The primary roads include the New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 21, and Black Horse Pike, indicating a mix of high-speed turnpike travel and potentially some more local arterial roads towards the end. Expect a driving personality that prioritizes speed and directness over scenic detours.
93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 95.7 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 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Blackwood, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport and Downtown.
Newark Airport
80.1 mi in|~1h 37m
Elizabeth Seaport
80.1 mi in|~1h 37m
Downtown
83.5 mi in|~1h 42m|via NJ 21
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 1m. Total distance: 95.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.50 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 28.2 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 80.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (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.
