Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
14 mi
23 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Passaic, NJ
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Bergenfield, NJ
Thomas Parker
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Bergenfield, NJ covers 14 miles and takes about 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, NJ 21, NJ 4 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.8 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.41 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| NJ 21 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| NJ 4 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| New Bridge Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Washington Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Hackensack Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Gregory Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Bergenfield, NJ.
Start on Passaic Avenue
Turn right onto Gregory Avenue
Turn sharp left onto CR 624
Keep slight right at fork
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 21
Merge onto US 46
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46
Take the exit
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto NJ 4
Continue on NJ 4
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 503; CR 49
Continue on CR 49
Continue on CR 49
Continue on CR 49
Turn left onto CR 39
Turn left onto CR 70
Turn left onto Portland Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 13.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46 toward US 46 East: Elmwood Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 4 East: Paramus
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 39 / South Washington Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto CR 70 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.41 one way
$4.81 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| premium | $5.13 | $2.83 | $5.65 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $3.29 | $6.58 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.17
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
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.47 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.23 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.96 | $0.90 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Bergenfield on Saturday
Local time
6:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
14 mi in 21m — 60% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: Garden State Parkway.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
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 19 decision points packed into just 14 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 21m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.6 miles (US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 7.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
137 ft
Total Descent
179 ft
Highest Point
111 ft
Elevation Range
104 ft
Founded 1679
Passaic is a city in New Jersey.
Top landmarks
Founded 1894
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 14 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (60%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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