Origin
East Newark, NJ
Morning in East Newark on Sunday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Newark, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
9.1 mi
15 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Newark, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 9.1-mile journey from East Newark, NJ to Passaic, NJ is a short, 12-minute drive, making it perfectly manageable as a single-day trip. You'll primarily be on local roads, with no highway driving, suggesting a more connected-to-the-community feel. With an estimated fuel cost of just $2, this route is very budget-friendly. The drive is characterized by frequent turns, so be prepared for a less direct, more engaging navigation experience. Both the origin and destination are within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| McCarter Highway | 7.7 mi | 8m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Passaic Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Clay Street | 0.2 mi | 1m |
| Reynolds Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| River Drive | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Central Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Grant Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
McCarter Highway
— 7.7 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Newark, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Grant Avenue
126 ft
·
7 sec
·
Grant Avenue
2
Turn right onto Reynolds Avenue
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Reynolds Avenue
3
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
4
Turn left onto Central Avenue
184 ft
·
3 sec
·
Central Avenue
5
Continue on Clay Street
0.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Clay Street
6
Turn sharp right onto NJ 21
7.7 mi
·
8 min
·
McCarter Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 11A
Toward River Drive, Passaic
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on CR 624
350 ft
·
8 sec
·
River Drive
9
Turn left onto CR 618
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
10
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
11
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 8.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Reynolds Avenue
Turn right onto Reynolds Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Passaic Avenue
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Central Avenue
Turn left onto Central Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
0.5 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
NJ 21 / McCarter Highway
Turn sharp right onto NJ 21 / McCarter Highway
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.3 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
$1.51 one way
$3.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.76 | $3.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.01 | $4.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.96 | $0.44 |
| Efficient EV | 2.3 | 0 | $0.80 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.27 | $0.58 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Passaic, NJ
Morning in Passaic on Sunday
Local time
6:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
8 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
12m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than an open highway experience, as indicated by the 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.7 miles along McCarter Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before you navigate through more local streets. You'll be using McCarter Highway, Passaic Avenue, and Paulison Avenue, roads that will likely take you through various neighborhoods and commercial areas. This isn't a route for high speeds or long, straightaways; rather, it's about navigating through the fabric of the local landscape.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
11 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.7 mi on McCarter Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Reynolds Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Reynolds Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Passaic Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
111 ft
10 ft
Total Climb
152 ft
Total Descent
59 ft
Highest Point
111 ft
~9.1 mi in
Elevation Range
101 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 9.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.7 miles on McCarter Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (Reynolds Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Passaic Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Central Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls 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.
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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