Origin
Mountainside, NJ
Morning in Mountainside on Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mountainside, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
20.2 mi
33 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mountainside, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
This short 24.3-mile drive from Mountainside to Passaic, New Jersey, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 35 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate using New Providence Road and the GSP Toll North, which is part of the Garden State Parkway. With a modest estimated fuel cost of $4, this route is an economical option for a quick local trip within the Northeast region. Given its brevity, no overnight stays are necessary, offering flexibility in your schedule. This journey is best suited for those looking for an efficient way to travel between these two New Jersey locales without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 10.5 mi | 14m |
| US 22 | 5.3 mi | 9m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Watchung Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 10.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountainside, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on this road
403 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
245 ft
·
18 sec
3
Turn left
402 ft
·
35 sec
4
Turn left onto CR 645
424 ft
·
11 sec
·
New Providence Road
5
Turn left onto US 22
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on US 22
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GSP Toll North: Paterson
8
Merge onto GSP
10 mi
·
14 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
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 20.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 645 / New Providence Road
Turn left onto CR 645 / New Providence Road
Navigation decision point
5
5.9 mi into trip
|
~11m 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
16.4 mi into trip
|
~25m 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
17.6 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Turn left onto CR 622 / Darling Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
20.2 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Passaic Avenue
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.35 one way
$6.70 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.67 | $7.34 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.46 | $8.92 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.63
Garden State Parkway
(10.5 mi)
$0.63
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$1
Total
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.1 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 | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| Efficient EV | 5.1 | 0 | $1.77 | $0.81 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.1 | 0 | $2.83 | $1.29 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°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
17 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
32m 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 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You won't encounter long stretches of uninterrupted driving; instead, anticipate frequent turns and changes in road conditions as you traverse local streets. The longest uninterrupted stretch is not a factor here, meaning you'll be actively engaged with navigation for the full 35 minutes. This type of route demands your attention, making it feel more like a series of connected local errands rather than a typical highway cruise.
78% 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: 10.5 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 US 22. You will hit about 13 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 645 / New Providence Road.
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 20.2 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 0.2 miles (CR 645 / New Providence Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mountainside, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North: Paterson, Montclair and Nutley.
Gsp Toll North: Paterson
5.6 mi in
|
~10m
Montclair
16.4 mi in
|
~25m
Nutley
16.4 mi in
|
~25m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 20.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.5 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.63 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 0.2 miles (CR 645 / New Providence Road): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 16.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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