Origin
Montvale, NJ
Morning in Montvale on Sunday
Local time
10:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Montvale, 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
29m
Distance
18.9 mi
30 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Montvale, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
Montvale, NJ to Passaic, NJ is 18.9 miles and takes about 29 minutes via Garden State Parkway and NJ 21, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, offering a straightforward drive between two Northeast locations. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick commute or an easy addition to a larger regional itinerary. You'll navigate a mix of highway and local roads, making it a practical choice for those seeking efficiency over extensive sightseeing.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| South Kinderkamack Road | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| NJ 21 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| US 46 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Forest Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| Oradell Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| 4th Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| 3rd Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montvale, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Penn Avenue
363 ft
·
15 sec
·
Penn Avenue
2
Continue on Myrtle Street
423 ft
·
18 sec
·
Myrtle Street
3
Continue on Hillcrest Avenue
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hillcrest Avenue
4
At end of road, turn right onto CR 94
0.3 mi
·
52 sec
·
Grand Avenue East
5
Turn left onto CR 503
499 ft
·
8 sec
·
Park Street
6
Turn straight onto CR 503
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
South Kinderkamack Road
7
Turn right onto CR 110
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Westwood Avenue
8
Turn left onto CR 59
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
3rd Avenue
9
Continue on CR 59
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
4th Avenue
10
Continue on CR 59
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
4th Avenue
11
Continue on CR 59
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Forest Avenue
12
Turn right onto CR 80
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Oradell Avenue
13
Take the ramp
331 ft
·
14 sec
Toward GSP Toll South: Commuter Parking
14
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward From Road, Parkway South
Use the straight lane.
16
Turn straight onto From Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
From Road
17
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward GSP South
18
Merge onto GSP
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Garden State Parkway
19
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
Use the slight right lane.
20
Merge onto US 46
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 11
Toward Main Avenue, Passaic
Use the slight right lane.
23
Turn right onto CR 601
508 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Avenue
24
Turn left onto CR 618
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
25
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 8.1 and 18.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
8.1 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Keep slight left at fork toward From Road, Parkway South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward From Road, Parkway South
7
14 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward US 46 West: Garfield
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
5
14.3 mi into trip
|
~23m in
|
US 46
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
6
15.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
18.2 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Take the exit toward Main Avenue, 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 11
Toward Main Avenue, Passaic
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.13 one way
$6.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.43 | $6.86 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.67 | $7.33 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.17 | $8.35 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.32
Garden State Parkway
(5.3 mi)
$0.32
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.65 | $1.21 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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
10:36 AM
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
10 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
29m 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?
This drive presents a mixed profile, with 49% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a 5.3-mile stretch on the Garden State Parkway, offering a taste of faster-paced travel. As you transition from the parkway to roads like South Kinderkamack Road and NJ 21, the character shifts to a more local feel. Expect a blend of driving conditions, moving from open highway to more built-up areas, which means adapting your pace and awareness throughout the 29-minute trip.
49% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.3 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 18.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 29m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (US 46): 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Montvale, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Commuter Parking and Gsp South.
Gsp Toll South: Commuter Parking
7.9 mi in
|
~14m
Gsp South
8.3 mi in
|
~15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 18.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (49%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.32 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.
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 8.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 14 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.3 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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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