Origin
Lakewood, NJ
Afternoon in Lakewood on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lakewood, 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 27m
Distance
58.8 mi
95 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lakewood, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning to travel from Lakewood to Passaic, you are looking at a 58.8-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 27 minutes. This straightforward trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it does not require an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via the Garden State Parkway, US Highway 9, and Bloomfield Avenue. With an estimated fuel cost of just $10, it is an affordable transit option within the Northeast region. Since both cities are located within New Jersey, the drive remains consistent in its regional character, making it a reliable route for those needing to move between these two points efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 27.6 mi | 38m |
| US Highway 9 | 26 mi | 38m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Madison Avenue | 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
— 27.6 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lakewood, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on 8th Street
46 ft
·
4 sec
·
8th Street
2
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Madison Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 9
26 mi
·
38 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
5
Merge onto GSP
28 mi
·
38 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Exit 151
Toward Montclair, Nutley
Use the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto CR 655
483 ft
·
15 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
8
At end of road, turn left onto CR 652
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
9
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
10
Turn left onto CR 622
411 ft
·
7 sec
·
Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
173 ft
·
3 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
13
Continue on CR 622
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
14
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
15
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
16
Continue on CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
17
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
18
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Lakewood, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Turn right onto US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
27.4 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
54.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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
56.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Turn left onto CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
58.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
Passaic Avenue
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.75 one way
$19.50 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
21 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.68 | $21.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.40 | $22.81 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.98 | $25.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.65
Garden State Parkway
(27.6 mi)
$1.65
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$2
Total
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.17 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.15 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.23 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Afternoon in Passaic on Sunday
Local time
12:14 PM
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
9 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
1h 27m 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 highway-focused experience, as 91% of this drive consists of high-speed transit. You will spend a significant portion of your time on the Garden State Parkway, which features the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 27.6 miles. While the route begins with highway dominance, the transition onto local roads like Bloomfield Avenue provides a shift in pace toward the end of your journey. This is not a winding scenic byway; rather, it is a functional, direct path designed for steady movement. You should anticipate a consistent rhythm behind the wheel, punctuated by the change from open highway lanes to the more localized traffic patterns near your destination.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.6 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US Highway 9. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 58.8 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.9 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 Lakewood, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Montclair and Nutley.
Montclair
54.9 mi in
|
~1h 20m
Nutley
54.9 mi in
|
~1h 20m
About the Cities
Starting in Lakewood, NJ
Full guide →Lakewood is a town in Ocean County, New Jersey.
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 1h 27m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.65 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. 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: near the start (US 9; CR 547 / Madison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 27.4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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