Origin
Morristown, NJ
Morning in Morristown on Sunday
Local time
10:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morristown, 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
31m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 29m
★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 37m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 33m
3 PM
0h 34m
5 PM
0h 37m
8 PM
0h 30m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Morristown, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
This relatively short drive from Morristown, NJ to Passaic, NJ covers 24.2 miles and should take about 31 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $4, it's an economical option for a quick journey. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, with 52% of the drive on highways, offering a mixed driving experience. As both locations are within the Northeast region of New Jersey, you won't be crossing state lines or experiencing significant regional shifts. This trip is straightforward and requires no overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 7.3 mi | 7m |
| US 46 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| I 287 | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Paulison Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Interstate 80 East | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| Morris Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Park Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| West Park Place | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 7.3 mi, about 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morristown, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on CR 510
91 ft
·
1 sec
·
West Park Place
Use the straight lane.
2
Keep slight left at fork onto US 202; CR 510
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
West Park Place
3
Continue on US 202; CR 510
401 ft
·
8 sec
·
South Park Place
4
Continue on CR 510
501 ft
·
9 sec
·
Morris Street
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 510
52 ft
·
0 sec
·
Morris Street
6
Continue on CR 510
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Morris Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 287 North
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 287
5.2 mi
·
7 min
·
I 287
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Exit 41A
Toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Exit 41A
Toward I 80 East: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Continue on I 80E
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Interstate 80 East
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 80 East: Paterson, New York City
13
Merge onto I 80
7.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
14
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 53
Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
16
Continue on US 46
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Take the exit
401 ft
·
14 sec
18
At end of road, turn left onto CR 618
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Paulison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 6.2 and 22 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
6.2 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City
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 41A
Toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City
8
6.3 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward I 80 East: New York City
6
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Paterson, New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East: Paterson, New York City
8
16 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunnel
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 53
Toward US 46 East: Wayne, Clifton, Lincoln Tunn...
6
22 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.01 one way
$8.02 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
9 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
10:21 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
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
31m 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?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with a significant portion, 52%, on highways. You'll navigate segments of Christopher Columbus Highway, US 46, and I-287. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 7.3 miles on the Christopher Columbus Highway. This means you'll experience periods of faster highway travel interspersed with other road types, so be prepared for varying speed limits and traffic conditions. The drive generally progresses without dramatic shifts, maintaining a consistent pace for most of the journey.
52% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.3 mi on Christopher Columbus Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 6.2 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 24.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 31m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Morristown, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward New York City and Clifton.
New York City
6.2 mi in
|
~8m
Clifton
16 mi in
|
~20m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 31m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (52%). 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 7.3 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 6.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Morristown National Historical Park and Thomas Edison 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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