Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 9m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Colts Neck, NJ
Alban Mehmeti
Passaic, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Colts Neck, NJ to Passaic, NJ is 46.9 miles and takes about 1 hour 9 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. The route is predominantly highway driving, making it a straightforward connection. Given its short duration and the high percentage of highway miles, this is a practical option for a quick transit between these two locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 30.9 mi | 42m |
| NJ 34 | 9.2 mi | 14m |
| Ravine Drive | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Matawan Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Colts Neck, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
Start on CR 537
Turn right onto NJ 34
Continue on NJ 34
Turn right onto CR 516
Turn left onto CR 6A
Turn left onto Morristown Road
Continue on CR 626
Take the ramp
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 655
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
Turn right onto CR 622
Turn left onto CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Turn right onto CR 618
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Colts Neck, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 43.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto NJ 34
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 6A / Ravine Drive
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Morristown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
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
Regular Gas
$8.06 one way
$16.12 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $8.84 | $17.69 |
| premium | $5.13 | $9.47 | $18.93 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $11.02 | $22.04 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.85
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Tolls
$2
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Morning in Colts Neck on Saturday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Morning in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
6:19 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy
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.
This route is mostly highway, with 85% of the drive on high-speed roads. You'll spend the longest stretch of 30.9 miles on the Garden State Parkway. After that, you'll transition to NJ 34 and Ravine Drive, which make up the remaining 15% of the trip. Expect a high volume of exits and merges as you navigate these segments.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 34. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near NJ 34.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.9 miles you will encounter 13 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (NJ 34): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (CR 6A / Ravine Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.2 miles (Morristown Road): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
517 ft
Total Descent
483 ft
Highest Point
252 ft
~7.4 mi in
Elevation Range
244 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Colts Neck, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Montclair and Nutley.
Montclair
Nutley
Founded 1847
Colts Neck is a suburban town in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Colts Neck provides beautiful, rural scenery all year round.
Founded 1679
Passaic is a city in New Jersey.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 9m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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