Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 10, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
19m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Passaic, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Ho-Ho-Kus to Passaic is 13.6 miles and takes about 19 minutes via Garden State Parkway and NJ 17, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, this route is ideal for a quick commute or an easy extension to another nearby destination. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it a straightforward drive if you're familiar with the area.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 3.8 mi | 4m |
| NJ 17 | 3.8 mi | 5m |
| NJ 21 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| US 46 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Race Track Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Arbor Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
Start on Arbor Drive
At end of road, turn left onto CR 112
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 17
Take the exit
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Merge onto US 46
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Take the exit
Turn right onto CR 601
Turn left onto CR 618
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 12.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto CR 112 / Race Track Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Take the exit toward GSP Toll South: Parkway South, Shore Points
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 46 West: Garfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Main Avenue, Passaic
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$2.34 one way
$4.67 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| premium | $5.13 | $2.75 | $5.49 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $3.19 | $6.39 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.23
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
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Ho-Ho-Kus on Thursday
Local time
3:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Passaic on Thursday
Local time
3:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
You'll be on the highway for about 85% of this drive, meaning 11.6 miles of your trip will be on major roads. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 3.8 miles on the Garden Parkway. Expect frequent exits and merges as you navigate these busy arteries. The remaining 15% of the drive will transition you to surface streets as you approach your destination.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 17. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near CR 112 / Race Track Road.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (CR 112 / Race Track Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
137 ft
Total Descent
147 ft
Highest Point
122 ft
Elevation Range
106 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Parkway South and Shore Points.
Gsp Toll South: Parkway South
Shore Points
Founded 1905
Top landmarks
Founded 1679
Passaic is a city in New Jersey.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (85%). 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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