Origin
Park Ridge, NJ
Morning in Park Ridge on Tuesday
Local time
8:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Park Ridge, 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
25m
Distance
17.6 mi
28 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 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 30m
10 AM
0h 27m
12 PM
0h 27m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 30m
8 PM
0h 24m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Park Ridge, NJ
David Kanigan
Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 17.6-mile journey from Park Ridge to Passaic, New Jersey, is a quick trip designed for a single day. Expect the drive to take around 25 minutes, making it an easy excursion without the need for an overnight stay. The primary routes you'll navigate are the Garden State Parkway and NJ 21, with a portion on Werimus Road. With a projected fuel cost of about $3, this is an economical drive. This route stays within the Northeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points in New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 8.4 mi | 10m |
| NJ 21 | 2.8 mi | 2m |
| Werimus Road | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pascack Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| US 46 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Woodcliff Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Van Emburgh Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 8.4 mi, about 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Park Ridge, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on CR 63
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Pascack Road
2
Turn right onto CR 90
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodcliff Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto CR 71
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Werimus Road
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 71
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Werimus Road
5
Continue on CR 71
0.5 mi
·
57 sec
·
Van Emburgh Avenue
6
Turn left onto CR 502
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Washington Avenue
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
8
Merge onto GSP
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Garden State Parkway
9
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
7.3 mi
·
8 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 16.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
2.1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
CR 71 / Werimus Road
At end of road, turn left onto CR 71 / Werimus Road
Navigation decision point
5
4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South
Navigation decision point
Toward GSP Toll South
7
12.6 mi into trip
|
~19m 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
14.1 mi into trip
|
~21m 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
16.9 mi into trip
|
~24m 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
$2.92 one way
$5.84 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
6 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.20 | $6.39 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.41 | $6.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.89 | $7.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.51
Garden State Parkway
(8.4 mi)
$0.51
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
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| Efficient EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.54 | $0.70 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7 | 0 | $2.46 | $1.13 |
Gas CO2
6 kg
EV CO2
2 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
Morning in Passaic on Tuesday
Local time
8:34 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
25m 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-focused, with 70% of the route utilizing faster roads. You'll experience an 8.4-mile stretch on the Garden State Parkway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. While largely on main arteries, the inclusion of NJ 21 and Werimus Road suggests a transition to more local or arterial roads as you approach your destination. The character leans towards efficient travel rather than scenic exploration.
70% 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: 8.4 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 2.1 miles in near CR 71 / Werimus Road.
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 14 decision points packed into just 17.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 25m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (CR 71 / Werimus Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
219 ft
22 ft
Total Climb
217 ft
Total Descent
270 ft
Highest Point
219 ft
~2.5 mi in
Elevation Range
198 ft
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.
On the drive from Park Ridge, NJ to Passaic, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South along the way.
Gsp Toll South
4 mi in
|
~8m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 25m. Total distance: 17.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
25m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 8.4 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.51 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 2.1 miles (CR 71 / Werimus Road): Navigation decision point; at 4 miles: Navigation decision point; at 12.6 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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