Origin
Lawnside, NJ
Morning in Lawnside on Sunday
Local time
10:18 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Lawnside, 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 53m
Distance
89.5 mi
144 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 45m
★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 10m
10 AM
1h 59m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
2h 0m
5 PM
2h 9m
8 PM
1h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lawnside, NJ
Garrison Gao
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
Lawnside, NJ to Passaic, NJ is 89.5 miles and takes about 1h 53m via New Jersey Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New Jersey. Given its predominantly highway nature and relatively short duration, it's a straightforward drive. You'll likely find it a convenient option for getting between these two points without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44.8 miles from Lawnside, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 66.5 mi | 1h 17m |
| NJ 21 | 11.4 mi | 16m |
| I 295 | 4.6 mi | 5m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| East Oak Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| NJ 81 | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| NJ 73 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 66.5 mi, about 1h 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lawnside, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on this road
40 ft
·
5 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right onto CR 667
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Oak Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
4
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 295 North
Use the slight right lane.
5
Merge onto I 295
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
I 295
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto NJ 73
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
NJ 73
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
11
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
52 mi
·
1 hr
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
Use the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
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.
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Exit 11A
Toward River Drive, Passaic
Use the slight right lane.
18
Continue on CR 624
350 ft
·
8 sec
·
River Drive
19
Turn left onto CR 618
0.5 mi
·
54 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
20
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the drive is under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving mid-morning can help you avoid the worst of morning rush hour traffic. With only 89.5 miles, you likely won't need extensive stops, but there are plenty of service areas along the New Jersey Turnpike if you need a break. Keep an eye on your fuel levels, as the estimated cost is around $15, and it's best to fill up before hitting the road or at one of the larger service plazas.
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 44.8 miles from Lawnside, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 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 20 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44.8 miles or 55m 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 33m
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 Lawnside, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Lawnside, NJ
This is one driving day of about 89.5 miles and 1h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Lawnside, 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 66.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 44.8 miles from Lawnside, 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 66.5 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 88.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 295 North
7
5.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 36A
Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
8
73.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m 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
77.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 35m 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
88.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 51m 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
$14.84 one way
$29.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.25 | $32.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.36 | $34.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.76 | $39.52 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.30
New Jersey Turnpike
(66.5 mi)
$9.30
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
$15
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.8 | 0 | $9.40 | $4.30 |
| Efficient EV | 22.4 | 0 | $7.83 | $3.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.8 | 0 | $12.53 | $5.73 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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
10:18 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
12 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 53m 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.
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 91.9
View on nps.gov
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...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
$10
near mile 85.6
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...
15 mi from route
~39 min detour
Free
near mile 76
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 79.2
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is almost entirely on highways, with 95% of the route utilizing major roads like the New Jersey Turnpike and I-295. You'll experience 66.5 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike before transitioning to other routes like NJ 21. Expect a high volume of exits and merges, characteristic of driving through a well-traveled corridor in New Jersey.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.5 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 NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 89.5 miles you will encounter 17 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 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 Lawnside, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport and Downtown.
Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike
6.4 mi in
|
~9m
Njtp North: New York
6.9 mi in
|
~10m
Newark Airport
73.9 mi in
|
~1h 29m
Elizabeth Seaport
73.9 mi in
|
~1h 29m
Downtown
77.3 mi in
|
~1h 35m
|
via NJ 21
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 53m. Total distance: 89.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 66.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.30 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.9 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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