Origin
North Haledon, NJ
Afternoon in North Haledon on Sunday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Haledon, 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
15m
Distance
8.1 mi
13 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Haledon, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
North Haledon to Passaic is 8.1 miles and takes about 15 minutes via Main Avenue/Belmont Avenue/Main Street, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two communities in the Northeast region. Given its brevity, it's ideal for a quick errand or a transition between nearby towns without the hassle of major highways. You'll be navigating local streets for the entire duration, so expect typical town driving conditions. It's a straightforward connection that doesn't require extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Main Avenue | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Belmont Avenue | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Main Street | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| West Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Palestine Way/Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Passaic Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Prospect Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Main Avenue
— 2.4 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Haledon, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on this road
327 ft
·
29 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
367 ft
·
28 sec
3
At end of road, turn right
0.1 mi
·
48 sec
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 675
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Belmont Avenue
5
Turn left onto CR 673
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Broadway
6
Turn right onto CR 509
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
7
Continue on CR 601
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Palestine Way/Main Street
8
Continue on CR 601
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
Main Street
9
Continue on CR 601
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Main Avenue
10
Turn slight right onto Prospect Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Prospect Street
11
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.9 — 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
Turn left
Navigation decision point
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
At end of road, turn right
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 675 / Belmont Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 675 / Belmont Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
CR 509 / Main Street
Turn right onto CR 509 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
4
7.9 mi into trip
|
~14m in
|
Passaic Avenue
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.34 one way
$2.69 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.47 | $2.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.57 | $3.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.79 | $3.58 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.85 | $0.39 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.13 | $0.52 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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.
Destination
Passaic, NJ
Afternoon in Passaic on Sunday
Local time
12:13 PM
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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 route is entirely surface roads, with zero highway miles. The longest continuous stretch you'll experience is 2.4 miles on Main Avenue. You'll be driving through developed areas for the entire 8.1 miles, so be prepared for traffic lights and intersections. Expect to encounter typical urban merging as you navigate between these two New Jersey locales.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.4 mi on Main Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 15m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (CR 675 / Belmont Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.4 miles on Main Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (CR 675 / Belmont Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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