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Trip from Collings Lakes, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 4, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 20m
Distance
106.1 mi
171 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 10m
★
6 AM
2h 20m
8 AM
2h 39m
10 AM
2h 27m
12 PM
2h 25m
3 PM
2h 28m
5 PM
2h 38m
8 PM
2h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Collings Lakes, NJ
David Kanigan
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Collings Lakes, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 106.1 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Trenton Road, US 206 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 47.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.73 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.
Midpoint
53 miles from Collings Lakes, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 47.2 mi | 55m |
| Trenton Road | 17.6 mi | 23m |
| US 206 | 16.5 mi | 20m |
| NJ 21 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| 12th Street | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Black Horse Pike | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Bellevue Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 47.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Collings Lakes, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on East Cushman Avenue
61 ft
·
4 sec
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East Cushman Avenue
2
Turn right onto Cains Mill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Cains Mill Road
3
Turn right onto US 322
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
East Black Horse Pike
4
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
5
Merge onto NJ 54
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
6
Continue on NJ 54
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Route 54 North
7
Continue on NJ 54
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
12th Street
8
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Bellevue Avenue
9
Turn right onto NJ 54
501 ft
·
8 sec
·
NJ 54
10
Continue on US 206
18 mi
·
23 min
·
Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Enter roundabout onto US 206
498 ft
·
6 sec
·
US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
12
Continue on US 206
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 206
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
17
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
47 mi
·
55 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
11 mi
·
16 min
·
NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 11A
Toward River Drive, Passaic
Use the slight right lane.
24
Continue on CR 624
350 ft
·
8 sec
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River Drive
25
Turn left onto CR 618
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
26
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
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Passaic Avenue
27
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Trip Plan
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 53 miles from Collings Lakes, NJ, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.2 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 23 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53 miles or 1h 12m 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 52m
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 Collings Lakes, 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 Collings Lakes, NJ
This is one driving day of about 106.1 miles and 2h 20m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Collings Lakes, 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 47.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53 miles from Collings Lakes, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Stops Along Your Drive
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Joyce Kilmer
0.1 mi from route
Molly Pitcher Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Woodrow Wilson Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Richard Stockton Travel Plaza
0.1 mi from route
Thomas Edison Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Grover Cleveland Service Area
0.1 mi from route
Service Plaza
0.2 mi from route
Rest Area
0.2 mi from route
Petro Stopping Centers
0.3 mi from route
Rest Area
0.3 mi from route
Pilot Travel Center
2.4 mi from route
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 25.2 and 105.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
25.2 mi into trip
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~35m in
|
US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
6
42.4 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
90.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m 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
93.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 1m 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
105.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 18m 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
$17.73 one way
$35.46 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
37 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $19.51 | $39.02 |
| premium | $5.01 | $20.94 | $41.87 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $23.39 | $46.78 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.61
New Jersey Turnpike
(47.2 mi)
$6.61
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
$18
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.14 | $5.09 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.85 | $6.79 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Origin
Collings Lakes, NJ
Late night in Collings Lakes on Friday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SE 0 to 5 mph
50% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 3 at 1:34AM EDT until September 3 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 1:26AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Passaic, NJ
Late night in Passaic on Friday
Local time
5:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
S 2 mph
99% chance
Live forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued September 3 at 1:34AM EDT until September 3 at 5:30AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Heat Advisory
Heat Advisory issued September 3 at 1:26AM EDT until September 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
86°F
Bristol, PA
53 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 20m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
106.1 mi in 2h 20m, mostly highway — 47.2 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.2 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Trenton Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 25.2 miles in near US 206.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 18 significant decision points across 106.1 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 25.2 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
118 ft
16 ft
Total Climb
231 ft
Total Descent
197 ft
Highest Point
118 ft
~62 mi in
Elevation Range
102 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 Collings Lakes, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport and Downtown.
New York
25.2 mi in
|
~35m
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via US 206
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
41.7 mi in
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~56m
Njtp North: New York City
42.4 mi in
|
~58m
Newark Airport
90.4 mi in
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~1h 56m
Elizabeth Seaport
90.4 mi in
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~1h 56m
Downtown
93.9 mi in
|
~2h 1m
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via NJ 21
About the Cities
Arriving in Passaic, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1679
Passaic is a city in New Jersey.
Top landmarks
- • People's Bank and Trust Company Building — historic building in Passaic City, New Jersey
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 20m. Total distance: 106.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.61 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.
Yes — we found about 12 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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. There are 12 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 25.2 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 42.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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