Origin
East Orange, NJ
Morning in East Orange on Sunday
Local time
6:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Orange, 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
13m
Distance
8.5 mi
14 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 14m
8 AM
0h 16m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 14m
3 PM
0h 15m
5 PM
0h 16m
8 PM
0h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Orange, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 8.5-mile drive from East Orange, NJ, to Passaic, NJ, is a quick hop that can be completed in about 13 minutes, making it an easy addition to any day. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $1, it's a budget-friendly option for a quick trip within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes the Garden State Parkway, Bloomfield Avenue, and Broadway, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its brevity, this journey is perfectly suited for a single day, requiring no overnight stays. It's a practical choice for local errands or connecting two points within New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Parkway Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Walnut Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 3.9 mi, about 5m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Orange, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Parkway Drive
277 ft
·
9 sec
·
Parkway Drive
2
Turn left onto CR 658
217 ft
·
11 sec
·
Park Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
Turn left onto North Oraton Parkway
63 ft
·
1 sec
·
North Oraton Parkway
4
Keep slight left at fork onto Parkway Drive
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Parkway Drive
5
Continue on North Walnut Street
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
North Walnut Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
7
Merge onto GSP
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
10
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
11
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
12
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
13
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
15
Continue on CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
16
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
17
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
18
Continue on CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
19
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
20
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 8.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 658 / Park Avenue
Turn left onto CR 658 / Park Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
North Oraton Parkway
Turn left onto North Oraton Parkway
Navigation decision point
8
4.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
5
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Turn left onto CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
Passaic Avenue
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.41 one way
$2.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.54 | $3.09 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.65 | $3.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.88 | $3.75 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
Garden State Parkway
(3.9 mi)
$0.23
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3 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 | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| Efficient EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.74 | $0.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
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
6:09 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
13m 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 varied experience on this route, with roughly half of the drive on highways. You'll encounter a 3.9-mile stretch on the Garden State Parkway, which provides a more open-road feel. The remainder of the journey will likely involve navigating local streets like Bloomfield Avenue and Broadway, which may present more traffic and lower speed limits. This mix means you'll transition from faster-paced driving to more urban navigation as you progress toward Passaic.
50% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 658 / Park Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 8.5 miles you will encounter 12 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: at 0.1 miles (CR 658 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Oraton Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Orange, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North, Montclair and Nutley.
Gsp Toll North
0.6 mi in
|
~1m
Montclair
4.6 mi in
|
~6m
Nutley
4.6 mi in
|
~6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 8.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (50%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.23 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 6 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.
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: at 0.1 miles (CR 658 / Park Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 0.1 miles (North Oraton Parkway): Navigation decision point; at 4.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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