Origin
Harding, NJ
Night in Harding on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Harding, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 18m
Distance
109 mi
175 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 9m
★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 25m
12 PM
2h 23m
3 PM
2h 26m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Harding, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
Harding, NJ to Passaic, NJ is 109 miles and takes about 2h 18m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey, making it a straightforward journey for those looking to cover ground efficiently. Given its relatively short duration and focus on major roadways, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination without needing an overnight stop. The primary roads are mainly highways, so expect a consistent pace for most of the drive.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.5 miles from Harding, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 75 mi | 1h 27m |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 12.9 mi | 15m |
| NJ 21 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Black Horse Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| West Clements Bridge Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| NJ 81 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Hurffville Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 75 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harding, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Willow Grove Road
167 ft
·
4 sec
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Willow Grove Road
2
Turn left onto CR 538
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
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Elk Road
3
Turn right onto CR 553
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Buck Road
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto NJ 55
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit onto Exit 58
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Exit 58
Exit 58
Toward Deptford, Almonesson
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Continue on Deptford Center Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Deptford Center Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
8
Turn left onto NJ 41
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hurffville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
9
Continue on NJ 41; CR 544
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Clements Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 41
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Clements Bridge Road
11
Turn left onto NJ 168
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14
Merge onto NJTP
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
52 mi
·
1 hr
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Use the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
11 mi
·
16 min
·
NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 11A
Toward River Drive, Passaic
Use the slight right lane.
22
Continue on CR 624
350 ft
·
8 sec
·
River Drive
23
Turn left onto CR 618
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
24
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2h 18m drive time, departing in the morning will allow you to arrive well before evening, with plenty of daylight left. Since this is a single-day trip and the longest stretch is on the New Jersey Turnpike, consider fueling up before you hit that section to ensure a smooth journey. While there are no specific stops noted, the relatively short distance means you can be flexible with your timing and any spontaneous breaks you might want to take. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the 75-mile mark on the Turnpike, to avoid any unnecessary delays.
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.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 54.5 miles from Harding, NJ, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75 miles.
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 24 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.5 miles or 1h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Passaic, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Harding, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Harding, NJ
This is one driving day of about 109 miles and 2h 18m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Harding, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 75 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.5 miles from Harding, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 195 decision points cluster between mile 14 and 108.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
14 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Exit 58
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
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 58
Toward Deptford, Almonesson
7
17.7 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
93.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 54m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
8
96.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m in
|
NJ 21
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
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
8
108.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 16m 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
$18.07 one way
$36.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.79 | $39.58 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.14 | $42.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.07 | $48.13 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.50
New Jersey Turnpike
(75 mi)
$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
$18
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.7 | 0 | $11.44 | $5.23 |
| Efficient EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.54 | $4.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.6 | 0 | $15.26 | $6.98 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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
Night in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
10:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
4 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
2h 18m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
$10
near mile 101.4
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 109
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
16 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 93.9
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 97.7
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the route utilizing major roadways like the New Jersey Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway. You'll experience a significant stretch of 75 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent and fast-paced journey for a substantial portion of your trip. While NJ 21 introduces some variation, the overall character is one of efficient travel on well-maintained highways. Expect minimal traffic disruptions on these main arteries, allowing for a predictable and smooth driving experience.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14 miles in near Exit 58.
Driving Effort
10/10
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 19 significant decision points across 109 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 14 miles (Exit 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.3 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 Harding, 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
14 mi in
|
~17m
|
via Exit 58
Almonesson
14 mi in
|
~17m
|
via Exit 58
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
17.5 mi in
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~25m
Njtp North: New York
17.7 mi in
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~25m
Newark Airport
93.3 mi in
|
~1h 54m
Elizabeth Seaport
93.3 mi in
|
~1h 54m
Downtown
96.7 mi in
|
~1h 59m
|
via NJ 21
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 18m. Total distance: 109 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.50 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 14 miles (Exit 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 17.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 93.3 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 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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