Origin
Englewood, NJ
Morning in Englewood on Sunday
Local time
7:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Englewood, 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
21m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 22m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Englewood, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick transit between Englewood and Passaic, you are looking at a brief 11.4-mile journey that typically takes about 21 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day outing, as the proximity of these Northeast New Jersey locations makes an overnight stay unnecessary. With a minimal fuel budget of roughly $3, it is an incredibly cost-effective route for your daily travels. You will navigate primarily through local streets rather than long-haul corridors, keeping the transition between these two cities straightforward. Because this drive is entirely contained within the Northeast region, you will find the infrastructure familiar and consistent throughout your commute.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 2.3 mi | 2m |
| Passaic Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| New Jersey Turnpike | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Broad Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Passaic Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Dana Place | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 2.3 mi, about 2m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Englewood, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on CR 505
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
East Palisade Avenue
2
Turn right onto Dana Place
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dana Place
Use the right lane.
3
Continue on Broad Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Broad Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
Toward NJTP South, I 95 South
5
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.8 mi
·
1 min
Exit 69
Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on I 80
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 64B
Toward Newark, Hasbrouck Heights
Use the slight right lane.
9
Turn left onto CR 55
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Polifly Road
Use the left / right lanes.
10
Continue on CR 55
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Terrace Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Turn right onto Charlton Avenue
316 ft
·
16 sec
·
Charlton Avenue
12
Take the ramp
197 ft
·
7 sec
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 46
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
525 ft
·
23 sec
Use the slight right lane.
15
Turn left onto CR 61
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Main Street
Use the left / uturn lanes.
16
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Memorial Drive
17
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
Main Street Bypass
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on CR 40
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
19
Continue on CR 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Passaic Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on Wall Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Wall Street
21
Continue on Passaic Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Passaic Street
22
Continue on Passaic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
Use the straight lane.
23
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 6.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the ramp toward NJTP South, I 95 South
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJTP South, I 95 South
8
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 69
Toward I 80 West: Paterson, Hackensack
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward Newark, Hasbrouck Heights
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 64B
Toward Newark, Hasbrouck Heights
7
6.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 55 / Polifly Road
Turn left onto CR 55 / Polifly Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / right lanes.
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 46
At end of road, turn right onto US 46
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.17
New Jersey Turnpike
(1.2 mi)
$0.17
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
7:32 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
13 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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 rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, specifically utilizing Dana Place and Broad Avenue before briefly incorporating I-95 South. Because the route is composed of local roads, you should prepare for frequent turns and a stop-and-go pace rather than the monotony of a long, uninterrupted stretch. The personality of this drive is strictly functional and urban, requiring your full attention as you transition between neighborhoods. It is a compact, technical drive that demands steady focus, especially as you maneuver through the local street grid.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Christopher Columbus Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 11.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 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
111 ft
-1 ft
Total Climb
323 ft
Total Descent
262 ft
Highest Point
111 ft
~11.4 mi in
Elevation Range
112 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 Englewood, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South, Hackensack, Newark and Hasbrouck Heights.
Njtp South
1.7 mi in
|
~5m
Hackensack
3.1 mi in
|
~7m
Newark
6.3 mi in
|
~10m
Hasbrouck Heights
6.3 mi in
|
~10m
About the Cities
Starting in Englewood, NJ
Full guide →Englewood is a city in Bergen County, New Jersey. It borders on Fort Lee and Englewood Cliffs to its east, Tenafly to its north, Teaneck to its west, and Leonia to its south. Some sections of the city are quite built-up with office buildings and businesses, but it is also home to the Flat Rock Brook nature preserve (pictured below).
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 21m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.17 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.
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 1.7 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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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