Origin
Lakehurst, NJ
Late night in Lakehurst on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
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Trip from Lakehurst, 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
1h 41m
Distance
75.6 mi
122 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$13
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 34m
★
6 AM
1h 41m
8 AM
1h 56m
10 AM
1h 47m
12 PM
1h 45m
3 PM
1h 47m
5 PM
1h 56m
8 PM
1h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakehurst, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 75.6-mile journey from Lakehurst to Passaic, New Jersey, is a straightforward, highway-focused drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 41 minutes. With an estimated fuel cost of $13, this route is a practical option for a single-day trip, requiring no overnight stops. You'll primarily be on the Garden State Parkway and NJ 70, making it a familiar experience for those accustomed to major roadways in the Northeast. The drive offers a direct connection between two points within the same state, ideal for a quick transit or a focused excursion without extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
37.8 miles from Lakehurst, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 50m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 61.5 mi | 1h 17m |
| Lakehurst Circle | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| NJ 70 | 3.5 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 |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 61.5 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakehurst, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 70
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
·
NJ 70
2
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70
4.9 mi
·
7 min
·
Lakehurst Circle
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on NJ 70
3.2 mi
·
4 min
·
NJ 70
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP Toll North: Woodbridge
5
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
47 sec
Toward GSP North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Merge onto GSP
13 mi
·
15 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
9
Continue on GSP
48 mi
·
1 hr 2 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
12
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
13
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
14
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
17
Continue on CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
18
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
19
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
20
Continue on CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
21
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
22
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this drive offers a lot of flexibility. Consider departing during off-peak hours to minimize potential traffic, especially as you approach Passaic. You won't need to worry about long stretches without services, but it's always wise to keep your fuel tank at a comfortable level, especially with the longest stretch being over 60 miles. The $13 fuel cost is a good estimate, so plan accordingly. Since it's a quick trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule without needing to break it up.
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 37.8 miles from Lakehurst, NJ, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 61.5 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 17 miles or 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 37.8 miles or 50m 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 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Passaic, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Lakehurst, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lakehurst, NJ
This is one driving day of about 75.6 miles and 1h 41m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Lakehurst, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 61.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
38 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 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from Lakehurst, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 61.5 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 71.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
9.1 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP North, CR 528: Lakewood
7
9.4 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward GSP North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP North
5
9.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
71.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 34m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.53 one way
$25.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
27 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.73 | $27.45 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.66 | $29.32 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.69 | $33.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.69
Garden State Parkway
(61.5 mi)
$3.69
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
$13
Tolls
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22.7 | 0 | $7.94 | $3.63 |
| Efficient EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 30.2 | 0 | $10.58 | $4.84 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% 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
Late night in Passaic on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
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
16 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
1h 41m 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...
2 mi from route
~5 min detour
$10
near mile 67.8
View on nps.gov
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 75.6
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...
15 mi from route
~37 min detour
Free
near mile 60
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...
18 mi from route
~45 min detour
Free
near mile 33.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 86% of the drive taking place on major roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 61.5 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace. You'll begin by navigating Lakehurst Circle before merging onto NJ 70, and then transition to the Parkway for the bulk of your travel. This setup means you'll be dealing with typical highway conditions for most of the trip, allowing for efficient travel.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 61.5 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Lakehurst Circle. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 75.6 miles you will encounter 13 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 0.4 miles (NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Lakehurst, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Woodbridge, Gsp North, Cr 528: Lakewood, Montclair and Nutley.
Gsp Toll North: Woodbridge
8.4 mi in
|
~13m
Gsp North
9.1 mi in
|
~14m
Cr 528: Lakewood
9.1 mi in
|
~14m
Montclair
71.8 mi in
|
~1h 34m
Nutley
71.8 mi in
|
~1h 34m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 41m. Total distance: 75.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 41m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 61.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.69 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.
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 0.4 miles (NJ 70 / Lakehurst Circle): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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