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Trip from Long Branch, 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 16m

Distance

55.3 mi

89 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$9

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 18 min
4 AM
1h 10m ★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 28m
8 PM
1h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Monmouth County, New Jersey, United States

Long Branch, NJ

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Passaic, NJ

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Trip Overview

Long Branch, NJ to Passaic, NJ is 55.3 miles and takes about 1h 16m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a predominantly highway-focused drive, making it a quick and efficient way to cover the distance. Expect a fairly direct journey with minimal detours, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B without much fuss.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 45.5 mi 59m
Joline Avenue 4.7 mi 7m
Bloomfield Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
Broadway 1.1 mi 1m
West Passaic Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
East Passaic Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
7th Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Paulison Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 45.5 mi, about 59m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Branch, NJ and Passaic, NJ.

1

Start on Broadway

502 ft · 15 sec · Broadway
2

Turn right onto 7th Avenue

0.4 mi · 1 min · 7th Avenue
3

Turn left onto NJ 36

4.7 mi · 7 min · Joline Avenue
4

Take the exit

221 ft · 5 sec
Toward GSP: Garden State Parkway
5

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward GSP Notrh: Woodbridge Use the straight / slight left lanes.
6

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 25 sec
7

Merge onto GSP

10 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 12 sec
Toward Crossover to Express Roadway Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto GSP

35 mi · 47 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
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

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

28 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 27.6 miles from Long Branch, 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 51.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
5.2 mi into trip | ~8m in

Keep slight right at fork toward GSP Notrh: Woodbridge

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward GSP Notrh: Woodbridge
5
5.5 mi into trip | ~9m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

6
16.1 mi into trip | ~21m in

Take the exit toward Crossover to Express Roadway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward Crossover to Express Roadway
5
16.3 mi into trip | ~22m 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
51.4 mi into trip | ~1h 9m 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

$9.17 one way

$18.34 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 19 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.04 $20.08
premium $4.93 $10.72 $21.45
diesel $5.61 $12.21 $24.42

Estimated Tolls: $2.73

Garden State Parkway (45.5 mi) $2.73

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$9

Tolls

$3

Total

$12

Estimated CO2 emission: 19.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 16.6 0 $5.81 $2.65
Efficient EV 13.8 0 $4.84 $2.21
EV Truck/SUV 22.1 0 $7.74 $3.54

Gas CO2

19 kg

EV CO2

6 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Long Branch, NJ

Afternoon in Long Branch on Sunday

Local time

4:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

E 5 mph 22% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 2:19AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Passaic, NJ

Afternoon in Passaic on Sunday

Local time

4:23 PM

EDT

Current temp

48°F

Rain Showers Likely

SE 5 mph 67% chance Live forecast

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 2:19AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

2 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 16m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is largely a highway-focused drive, with 82% of the journey taking place on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant chunk of time on the Garden State Parkway, including one uninterrupted stretch of 45.5 miles. While the majority is highway, the latter part of the drive may involve navigating local roads like Joline Avenue and Bloomfield Avenue as you approach your destination. Be prepared for a mix of faster-paced highway travel and the slightly more complex, stop-and-go environment of urban streets.

82% 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: 45.5 mi on Garden State Parkway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Joline Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 5.2 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 55.3 miles you will encounter 15 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 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Long Branch, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Notrh: Woodbridge, Crossover To Express Roadway, Montclair and Nutley.

Gsp Notrh: Woodbridge

5.2 mi in | ~8m

Crossover To Express Roadway

16.1 mi in | ~21m

Montclair

51.4 mi in | ~1h 9m

Nutley

51.4 mi in | ~1h 9m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 55.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 45.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.73 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 — we found about 11 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 5.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 16.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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