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Trip from Passaic, NJ to Belford, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 5m

Distance

45.4 mi

73 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 16 min
4 AM
1h 0m ★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Passaic, NJ

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Downtown Belford, NJ, NJ

Belford, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 45.4-mile drive from Passaic, NJ, to Belford, NJ, is estimated to take about 1 hour and 5 minutes. It's a straightforward day trip, easily completed in a single day with a fuel cost around $8. The route primarily uses local roads like Paulison Avenue, Broadway, and Bloomfield Avenue, with no highway driving involved. This makes for a more connected experience with the local landscape. Given its short distance and duration, it's a flexible option for a quick getaway within the Northeast region.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 27.3 mi 36m
NJ 36 6.4 mi 9m
Garden State Parkway Southbound 6.2 mi 8m
Bloomfield Avenue 1.4 mi 2m
Broadway 1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
West Passaic Avenue 0.5 mi <1m
East Passaic Avenue 0.4 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 27.3 mi, about 36m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Belford, NJ.

1

Start on Passaic Avenue

95 ft · 7 sec · Passaic Avenue
2

Turn right onto CR 618

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Paulison Avenue
3

Turn left onto CR 622

1.0 mi · 1 min · Broadway
4

Continue on CR 622

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
5

Continue on CR 622

0.2 mi · 20 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
6

Continue on CR 622

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
7

Enter roundabout onto CR 622

160 ft · 2 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
8

Continue on CR 622

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on CR 622

411 ft · 9 sec · Darling Avenue
10

Turn right onto CR 622

0.5 mi · 50 sec · West Passaic Avenue
11

Continue on CR 652

0.4 mi · 50 sec · East Passaic Avenue
12

Turn right onto CR 655

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Watchung Avenue
13

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 26 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
14

Merge onto GSP

20 mi · 28 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Continue on Garden State Parkway

6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
17

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

6.6 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 117 Toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork

165 ft · 4 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 52 sec
Toward NJ 36 South: Keyport, Keansburg, Gateway National Recreation Area at Sandy Hook Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Continue on NJ 36

6.4 mi · 9 min · NJ 36
22

Take the exit

331 ft · 9 sec
Toward Belford, Belford Ferry Service
23

Turn right onto East Morris Avenue

89 ft · 6 sec · East Morris Avenue
24

Turn right onto Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
25

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

census-designated place in New Jersey, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Port Reading, NJ

23 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Port Reading, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 22.7 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 38.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
3.8 mi into trip | ~6m in

Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Toward GSP Toll South
6
30.9 mi into trip | ~44m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
37.5 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the exit toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport

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 117 Toward NJ 35, NJ 36 South: Hazlet, Keyport
6
38.1 mi into trip | ~53m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
8
38.1 mi into trip | ~53m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 36 South: Keyport, Keansburg, Gateway National Recreation Area at Sandy Hook

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 36 South: Keyport, Keansburg, Gateway...

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.24 one way

$14.48 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $8.01 $16.02
premium $4.81 $8.59 $17.19
diesel $4.80 $8.57 $17.14

Estimated Tolls: $2.01

Garden State Parkway (33.5 mi) $2.01

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Tolls

$2

Total

$9

Estimated CO2 emission: 15.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 13.6 0 $4.77 $2.18
Efficient EV 11.4 0 $3.97 $1.82
EV Truck/SUV 18.2 0 $6.36 $2.91

Gas CO2

16 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Jul 13, 2026

Origin

Passaic, NJ

Morning in Passaic on Sunday

Local time

9:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Mostly Clear

SW 7 to 12 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Belford, NJ

Morning in Belford on Sunday

Local time

9:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

69°F

Mostly Clear

SW 10 to 15 mph 1% chance Live forecast

Heat Advisory

Heat Advisory issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Extreme Heat Watch

Extreme Heat Watch issued July 13 at 2:45PM EDT until July 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

1h 5m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

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 45.4-mile journey. With a 0% highway share, you'll be navigating through towns and neighborhoods for the full 1 hour and 5 minutes. There isn't a 'longest stretch' of uninterrupted driving, indicating frequent intersections and traffic lights. This type of route requires constant attention and an awareness of your surroundings as you transition between different streets like Paulison Avenue, Broadway, and Bloomfield Avenue.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 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 36. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.

Driving Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 45.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 3.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 30.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

196 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

269 ft

Total Descent

372 ft

Highest Point

196 ft

~3.2 mi in

Elevation Range

188 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Passaic, NJ and Belford, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Keyport, Keansburg and Gateway National Recreation Area At Sandy Hook.

Gsp Toll South

3.8 mi in | ~6m

Keyport

37.5 mi in | ~51m

Keansburg

38.1 mi in | ~53m

Gateway National Recreation Area At Sandy Hook

38.1 mi in | ~53m

Detours Along the Way

Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.

Cafe Arugula

Cafe

Early in the drive, short detour

15min in 2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cuisine: italian

Visit website

Village Diner

Cafe

Early in the drive, short detour

15min in 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cuisine: burger;sandwich;grill;cake;coffee_shop;beef_bowl;bagel;noodle;pancake;diner;chicken;fish;breakfast;tea;sausage;local;american

Hours: Mo-Su 06:00-23:30

Visit website

Starbucks

Cafe

Early in the drive, short detour

15min in 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

South Orange, NJ

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 06:00-20:00

Visit website

Tatiana Cafe

Cafe

Early in the drive, short detour

15min in 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cuisine: international

Harrar Cafe

Cafe

Early in the drive, short detour

15min in 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cuisine: international

Starbucks

Cafe

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

East Rutherford, NJ

Cuisine: coffee_shop

Visit website

Dairy Queen

Fast_food

Around the midpoint, right off the route

29min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Clark, NJ

Cuisine: ice_cream;burger;chicken

Visit website

Chili's

Restaurant

Around the midpoint, right off the route

29min in 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Clark, NJ

Cuisine: tex-mex

China Star

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

7min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cuisine: chinese

Visit website

Dunkin' Donuts

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

7min in 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Belleville, NJ

Cuisine: donut;coffee_shop

Hours: Mo-Th 04:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 04:00-24:00; Su...

Visit website

Wendy's

Fast_food

Near the start, right off the route

7min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Belleville, NJ

Cuisine: burger

Hours: 08:00-22:00

Visit website

The Chandelier

Restaurant

Near the start, right off the route

7min in 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cuisine: international

Visit website

Pulaski Park

Park

Near the start, right off the route

7min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Friberger Park

Park

Early in the drive, right off the route

22min in 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Kawameeh Park

Park

Early in the drive, right off the route

22min in 0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Brookside Park

Park

Near the start, right off the route

7min in 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Cooper Avenue Playground

Park

Around the midpoint, right off the route

37min in 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Parkway Playground

Park

Early in the drive, short detour

15min in 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Carlstadt Historic Firehouse Museum

Museum

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

September 11th Memorial

Memorial

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

22min in 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Points of interest from OpenStreetMap contributors. Listings may not reflect current hours or availability.

About the Cities

Starting in Passaic, NJ

Full guide →

Founded 1679

Passaic is a city in New Jersey.

Top landmarks

  • • People's Bank and Trust Company Building — historic building in Passaic City, New Jersey

Arriving in Belford, NJ

Full guide →

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 45.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $2.01 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 11 rest areas or service plazas 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 Belford, 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 3.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 30.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 37.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (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 Belford, 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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