Origin
Oradell, NJ
Late night in Oradell on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oradell, 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
18m
Distance
13 mi
21 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oradell, NJ
Garrison Gao
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
Oradell to Passaic is 13 miles and takes about 18 minutes via Garden State Parkway and NJ 21, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, connecting two locations in the Northeast region. You'll spend most of your time on highways, making it a quick and straightforward connection. Given the brief duration, this route is ideal for a quick errand or connecting to other nearby destinations without a significant time commitment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 5.3 mi | 6m |
| NJ 21 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| Oradell Avenue | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| US 46 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Seminole Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| From Road | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Main Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 5.3 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oradell, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Lotus Avenue
201 ft
·
11 sec
·
Lotus Avenue
2
Turn right onto Seminole Street
0.2 mi
·
52 sec
·
Seminole Street
3
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Oradell Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
331 ft
·
14 sec
Toward GSP Toll South: Commuter Parking
5
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
this road
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
Toward From Road, Parkway South
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn straight onto From Road
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
From Road
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
Toward GSP South
9
Merge onto GSP
5.3 mi
·
6 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
Exit 157
Toward US 46 West: Garfield
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto US 46
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
Use the slight right lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
2.8 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 21
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 11
Toward Main Avenue, Passaic
Use the slight right lane.
14
Turn right onto CR 601
508 ft
·
11 sec
·
Main Avenue
15
Turn left onto CR 618
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
16
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 12.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 80 / Oradell Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 80 / Oradell Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m 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
8 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
6
9.5 mi into trip
|
~14m 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
12.3 mi into trip
|
~17m 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
$2.16 one way
$4.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.52 | $5.04 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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
$2
Tolls
$0
Total
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.9 | 0 | $1.37 | $0.62 |
| Efficient EV | 3.3 | 0 | $1.14 | $0.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.2 | 0 | $1.82 | $0.83 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Late night in Passaic on Tuesday
Local time
4:11 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
14 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
18m 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 is predominantly highway, with 71% of the route on high-speed roads. You'll experience a continuous stretch of 5.3 miles on the Garden State Parkway before transitioning to surface roads like NJ 21. Expect a high density of exits and merges as you navigate this primarily highway profile. The latter portion will involve more local traffic and traffic signals as you move off the main parkway.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near CR 80 / Oradell Avenue.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 13 decision points packed into just 13 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 18m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (CR 80 / Oradell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Oradell, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South: Commuter Parking and Gsp South.
Gsp Toll South: Commuter Parking
1.9 mi in
|
~3m
Gsp South
2.4 mi in
|
~5m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 13 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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.
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 0.3 miles (CR 80 / Oradell Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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