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Trip from Maple Shade, NJ to Passaic, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 35m

Distance

72.8 mi

117 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 28m ★
6 AM
1h 35m
8 AM
1h 49m
10 AM
1h 40m
12 PM
1h 39m
3 PM
1h 41m
5 PM
1h 49m
8 PM
1h 31m

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

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township in Burlington County, New Jersey

Maple Shade, NJ

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city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Passaic, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 75.3-mile drive from Maple Shade to Passaic, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $12, it's an accessible trip for most budgets. You'll navigate primarily via local roads, including Colonial Drive, Lakewood Road, and Lomell Lane, with no highway driving involved. The route is characterized by frequent turns, making it a more engaging, albeit potentially slower, journey. Since it's a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience and enjoy the local scenery without feeling rushed.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

36.4 miles from Maple Shade, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 67.5 mi 1h 24m
Bloomfield Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
Broadway 1 mi 1m
West Passaic Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
East Passaic Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Lakewood Road 0.4 mi <1m
Lomell Lane 0.3 mi <1m
Paulison Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 67.5 mi, about 1h 24m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Shade, NJ and Passaic, NJ.

1

Start on Rivercrest Drive

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Rivercrest Drive
2

At end of road, turn left onto Colonial Drive

432 ft · 16 sec · Colonial Drive
3

At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Lakewood Road
4

Turn right onto Lomell Lane

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Lomell Lane
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 47 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
6

Merge onto GSP

19 mi · 22 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 31 sec
8

Continue on GSP

48 mi · 1 hr 2 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Exit 151 Toward Montclair, Nutley Use the slight right lane.
10

Turn right onto CR 655

483 ft · 15 sec · Watchung Avenue
11

At end of road, turn left onto CR 652

0.4 mi · 45 sec · East Passaic Avenue
12

Turn right onto CR 622

0.5 mi · 52 sec · West Passaic Avenue
13

Turn left onto CR 622

411 ft · 7 sec · Darling Avenue
Use the left lane.
14

Continue on CR 622

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Enter roundabout onto CR 622

173 ft · 3 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
16

Continue on CR 622

0.5 mi · 52 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
17

Continue on CR 622

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
18

Continue on CR 622

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
19

Continue on CR 622

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broadway
20

Turn right onto CR 618

0.2 mi · 23 sec · Paulison Avenue
21

Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

95 ft · 2 sec · Passaic Avenue
22

Arrive at destination

Passaic Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 20-minute duration and 75.3-mile distance, this trip is easily completed in one day. Aim for an early departure to minimize potential traffic delays, especially as you'll be on local roads with a 0% highway share. Since there are no specific stops recommended and the fuel cost is only $12, you can be quite flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your GPS, as the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be making frequent adjustments. A good tip is to download offline maps, as cell service can sometimes be spotty on these types of routes.

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 36.4 miles from Maple Shade, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.5 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 16 miles or 20m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 36.4 miles or 46m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Passaic, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Maple Shade, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Maple Shade, NJ

This is one driving day of about 72.8 miles and 1h 35m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Maple Shade, 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 67.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

36 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

Hamilton, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.4 miles from Maple Shade, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 67.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · final third

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Union, New Jersey

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third · 20min to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cranford, New Jersey

2.3 mi

Giorgio's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

South Orange Village, New Jersey

2.2 mi

Best coffee break · home stretch

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montclair, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch · 7min to go 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

2.7 mi

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour Moderately

Union, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $30 to $50

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

Giorgio's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately

South Orange Village, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+19737624440

Visit website

Filoncino Bakery Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Early stretch 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Red Bank, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+17323770404

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Fiore Rosso Restaurant & Catering

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $30 to $50

Toms River, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9 pm

+17322553323

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

Restaurant Lorena's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour $50 to $10

Maplewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19737634460

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.6 mi from route ~7 min detour $1 to $10

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Wonderland Play and Party

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour

South Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+12014265898

Visit website

Marimba Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

Home stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Hackensack, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–7 pm

+12012563010

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Belleville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Clark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 1 mi from route ~2 min detour

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour

Tinton Falls, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Nomahegan Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19085274900

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

Military Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19739005800

Visit website

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Catch Air Hasbrouck

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12017132156

Visit website

Conference House Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 3 mi from route ~8 min detour

Staten Island, New York

+17189846046

Visit website

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 3.1 mi from route ~8 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 70.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Colonial Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Colonial Drive

Navigation decision point

5
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North

Navigation decision point

Toward GSP Toll North
5
1.1 mi into trip | ~2m 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
69 mi into trip | ~1h 28m 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
70.2 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | CR 622 / Darling Avenue

Turn left onto CR 622 / Darling Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.07 one way

$24.14 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.22 $26.44
premium $4.93 $14.12 $28.24
diesel $5.61 $16.07 $32.15

Estimated Tolls: $4.04

Garden State Parkway (67.5 mi) $4.04

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

$12

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: 25.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.8 0 $7.64 $3.49
Efficient EV 18.2 0 $6.37 $2.91
EV Truck/SUV 29.1 0 $10.19 $4.66

Gas CO2

25 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (64% 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 20, 2026

Origin

Maple Shade, NJ

Morning in Maple Shade on Tuesday

Local time

9:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Passaic, NJ

Morning in Passaic on Tuesday

Local time

9:21 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

1 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 35m 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

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 65.3
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

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 72.8
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

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 57.8
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

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 30.1
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 decidedly turn-heavy local drive for this entire 75.3-mile stretch. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets for the full duration, making your way through New Jersey's communities. The longest uninterrupted stretch of driving will depend on traffic and signals, but the overall profile suggests a constant need for attention to navigation. This isn't a route for setting cruise control; instead, prepare for a dynamic experience that keeps you actively engaged with the road and your surroundings as you transition between Colonial Drive, Lakewood Road, and Lomell Lane.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 67.5 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 Bloomfield Avenue. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Colonial Drive.

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 72.8 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 0.1 miles (Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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 Maple Shade, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Montclair and Nutley.

Montclair

69 mi in | ~1h 28m

Nutley

69 mi in | ~1h 28m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 35m. Total distance: 72.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 67.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $4.04 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: at 0.1 miles (Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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