Traveling from Millville to Passaic covers a 120.5-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 39 minutes. Because this is a relatively straightforward trip through the Northeast, you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate using the New Jersey Turnpike, Trenton Road, and US 206 to reach your destination. Expect to budget approximately $20 for fuel to complete the transit. It is a practical, efficient route that serves as a direct link between southern and northern New Jersey, making it ideal for those who prefer to reach their destination quickly rather than lingering on the road.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
60.2 miles from Millville, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
47.2 mi
55m
Trenton Road
17.6 mi
23m
US 206
16.5 mi
20m
NJ 21
11.4 mi
16m
South Lincoln Avenue
8 mi
11m
12th Street
6.1 mi
7m
Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi
2m
US 1
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 47.2 mi, about 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Millville, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
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Start on East Broad Street
0.2 mi·41 sec·East Broad Street
2
Turn left onto CR 555
236 ft·3 sec·North 3rd Street
3
Turn slight right onto CR 555
1.4 mi·2 min·Wheaton Avenue
4
Continue on CR 555
0.3 mi·24 sec·South Main Road
5
Turn slight right onto CR 655
8.0 mi·11 min·South Lincoln Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Continue on CR 619
0.2 mi·23 sec·Wheat Road
7
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·1 min·Blue Anchor Road
8
Continue on NJ 54
0.7 mi·52 sec·Hammonton Road
9
Continue on NJ 54
2.3 mi·2 min·Buena-Hammonton Road
10
Continue on NJ 54
4.4 mi·5 min·12th Street
11
Continue on NJ 54
0.4 mi·29 sec·Route 54 North
12
Continue on NJ 54
1.7 mi·2 min·12th Street
13
Continue on NJ 54
1.1 mi·2 min·Bellevue Avenue
14
Turn right onto NJ 54
501 ft·8 sec·NJ 54
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Continue on US 206
18 mi·23 min·Trenton Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Enter roundabout onto US 206
498 ft·6 sec·US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
17
Continue on US 206
7.6 mi·10 min·US 206
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New YorkUse the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 206
8.8 mi·10 min·US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
21
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
22
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
47 mi·55 min·New Jersey Turnpike
23
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 13AToward Newark Airport, Elizabeth SeaportUse the slight right lane.
24
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
26
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi·2 min·US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
11 mi·16 min·NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, DowntownUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
28
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 11AToward River Drive, PassaicUse the slight right lane.
29
Continue on CR 624
350 ft·8 sec·River Drive
30
Turn left onto CR 618
0.5 mi·54 sec·Paulison Avenue
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Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft·2 sec·Passaic Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a manageable 120.5-mile drive, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. You should account for one planned stop to stretch your legs or grab a coffee, which will help keep you alert during the 2-hour and 39-minute duration. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as the $20 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on idling time if you encounter congestion on the New Jersey Turnpike. Because the route relies heavily on major arteries, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure your trip remains as efficient as possible. Utilizing the Turnpike for your longest stretch is your best bet for maintaining steady progress toward Passaic.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 60.2 miles from Millville, NJ, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.2 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 27 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.2 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 8m
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 Millville, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Millville, NJ
This is one driving day of about 120.5 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Millville, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 47.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 39.6 and 119.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
39.6 mi into trip|~54m in|US 206
Enter roundabout onto US 206 toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 206 North: Trenton, New York
6
56.8 mi into trip|~1h 17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
104.8 mi into trip|~2h 15m 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
108.2 mi into trip|~2h 21m 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
119.6 mi into trip|~2h 37m 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
$19.98 one way
$39.95 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$21.88
$43.76
premium
$4.93
$23.37
$46.74
diesel
$5.61
$26.60
$53.21
Estimated Tolls: $6.61
New Jersey Turnpike
(47.2 mi)$6.61
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
$20
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.2
0
$12.65
$5.78
Efficient EV
30.1
0
$10.54
$4.82
EV Truck/SUV
48.2
0
$16.87
$7.71
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Millville, NJ
Night
in Millville on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Passaic, NJ
Night
in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
10:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
52°F
Bristol, PA
60 mi in
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
3 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
2h 39m 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...
4 mi from route
~11 min detour
$10
near mile 112.1
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 120.5
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 103.8
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 108
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as roughly 65% of your travel time will be spent on major roads. The most significant portion of your journey is a 47.2-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike, which provides a consistent, high-speed pace for a large chunk of the trip. While the Turnpike offers a predictable driving environment, transitioning onto Trenton Road and US 206 shifts the character of the drive toward more varied road conditions. You will find that the route balances these fast-paced highway segments with the necessary local road navigation required to navigate from the southern part of the state toward Passaic.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 47.2 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 Trenton Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 39.6 miles in near US 206.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 120.5 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 39.6 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.8 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.
Between Millville, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward New York, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport and Downtown.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 39m. Total distance: 120.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (65%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 47.2 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.61 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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 39.6 miles (US 206): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 56.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 104.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls 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.
