La Cantina Restaurant Bar & Grill
Early in the drive, right off the route
Blackwood, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+18563025675
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
119.4 mi
192 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deerfield, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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This 124.9-mile journey from Deerfield, NJ to Passaic, NJ is designed for a single day of travel, taking approximately 2 hours and 13 minutes. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with a 0% highway share, suggesting a more intimate, turn-heavy driving experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is $21, making it an economical option. This route offers a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, connecting two points in New Jersey. Given its manageable length and duration, it's well-suited for a day trip without the need for an overnight stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
59.7 miles from Deerfield, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 75 mi | 1h 27m |
| NJ 21 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 9.6 mi | 11m |
| NJ 77 | 6.6 mi | 9m |
| Ellis Mill Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Bridgeton Pike | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Black Horse Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
Start on CR 540
Turn left onto NJ 77
Enter roundabout onto NJ 77
Continue on NJ 77
Turn right onto CR 641
Continue on CR 641
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 55
Take the exit onto Exit 58
Continue on Deptford Center Road
Turn left onto NJ 41
Continue on NJ 41; CR 544
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 41
Turn left onto NJ 168
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJTP
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 81
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on US 1; US 9
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Take the exit
Continue on CR 624
Turn left onto CR 618
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
Arrive at destination
For this 2-hour, 13-minute drive covering 124.9 miles, consider departing mid-morning to avoid potential rush hour congestion in both your origin and destination areas. Since there are no designated stops in the data and the drive is relatively short, you have the flexibility to pull over as needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, with an estimated cost of $21 for the trip; it's always wise to top off before leaving Deerfield. Pay close attention to signage for Pole Tavern Circle, as navigating this area on local roads is a key part of the initial leg of your journey.
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 26 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 59.7 miles or 1h 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Passaic, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, NJ
This is one driving day of about 119.4 miles and 2h 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
60 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 26 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 59.7 miles from Deerfield, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 75 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Top Restaurant
Blackwood, New Jersey
Early in the drive, right off the route
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+18563025675
Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant
Deptford, New Jersey
Early in the drive, right off the route
Blackwood, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–11 pm
+18563025675
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm
+18562160090
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Deptford, New Jersey
Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm
+18568458835
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Sewell, New Jersey
Hours: 7:30 am–4 pm
+18562702220
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 2–10 pm
+18567512800
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm
+18564897373
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Elizabeth, New Jersey
Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm
+19083544024
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Dayton, New Jersey
Hours: 12–3 pm
+17323331199
Visit websiteNear the end, ~11 min detour
Montclair, New Jersey
Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm
+19733586543
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Kearny, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Cranbury, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, right off the route
East Windsor, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18885577099
Visit websiteAround the midpoint, short detour
Hamilton Township, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Kearny, New Jersey
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
Visit websiteLater in the drive, right off the route
Woodbridge, New Jersey
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+17327453900
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 4–10 pm
+18562727475
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Harrison, NJ
Hours: Open 24 hours
+12012175482
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Newark, New Jersey
Hours: 7 am–9 pm
+19739005800
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, right off the route
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: Closed
+18567956225
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 12:30–11 pm
+18563246417
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 2–9 pm
+18563935500
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey
Hours: 4–9 pm
+16092005690
Visit websitePlace data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
5 decision points cluster between mile 24.4 and 118.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit onto Exit 58 toward Deptford, Almonesson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
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
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
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
Regular Gas
$19.80 one way
$39.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $21.68 | $43.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $23.16 | $46.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $26.36 | $52.72 |
Estimated Tolls: $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
$20
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 41.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.54 | $5.73 |
| Efficient EV | 29.9 | 0 | $10.45 | $4.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 47.8 | 0 | $16.72 | $7.64 |
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in Deerfield on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Destination
Night in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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Expect a driving experience characterized by frequent turns, as indicated by its 'Turn-heavy local drive' profile. With a highway share of 0%, this route keeps you on local roads for its entirety, emphasizing a more connected-to-the-landscape feel. While the data doesn't specify a longest uninterrupted stretch, the focus on local roads like Bridgeton Pike and Ellis Mill Road suggests a pace that allows for observation of your surroundings. You'll likely experience a consistent, non-highway driving rhythm throughout the 124.9 miles.
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 24.4 miles in near Exit 58.
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 20 significant decision points across 119.4 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 24.4 miles (Exit 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 28.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 103.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Deerfield, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Deptford, Almonesson, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Newark Airport and Elizabeth Seaport - among others.
Deptford
Almonesson
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
Njtp North: New York
Newark Airport
Elizabeth Seaport
Downtown
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 119.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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