Origin
Passaic, NJ
Morning in Passaic on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Bogota, 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
7.8 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 14m
★
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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Bogota, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Bogota, NJ covers 7.8 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Passaic Street, Christopher Columbus Highway, US 46 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 1.6 miles on Passaic Street. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.29 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| US 46 | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Passaic Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Terrace Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Memorial Drive | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Passaic Street
— 1.6 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Bogota, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Continue on Passaic Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Passaic Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto Wall Street
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Wall Street
4
Continue on CR 40
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Passaic Street
5
Continue on CR 40
0.4 mi
·
43 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
6
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Main Street Bypass
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on CR 40; CR 61
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Memorial Drive
8
Continue on CR 61
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
Main Street
9
Take the ramp
469 ft
·
13 sec
10
Merge onto US 46
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
US 46
11
Take the exit
356 ft
·
11 sec
12
Turn right onto CR 55
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
Terrace Avenue
13
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 80 East
14
Merge onto I 80
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
Exit 67
Toward Bogota, Ridgefield Park
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn left onto 2nd Street
255 ft
·
10 sec
·
2nd Street
17
Turn left onto North Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
North Avenue
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
At end of road, turn right onto CR 41
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
West Shore Avenue
19
Continue on CR 41
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
20
Turn right onto West Fort Lee Road
0.2 mi
·
45 sec
·
West Fort Lee Road
21
Arrive at destination
West Fort Lee Road
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 3.1 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East
Navigation decision point
Toward I 80 East
8
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward Bogota, Ridgefield Park
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 67
Toward Bogota, Ridgefield Park
6
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
North Avenue
Turn left onto North Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
7 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
CR 41 / West Shore Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto CR 41 / West Shore Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.29 one way
$2.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.42 | $2.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.51 | $3.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.72 | $3.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 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 | 2.3 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.37 |
| Efficient EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
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
Bogota, NJ
Morning in Bogota on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
47°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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?
7.8 mi in 15m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 17% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 1.6 mi on Passaic Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 3.1 miles in.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.8 miles you will encounter 12 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 3.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Passaic, NJ to Bogota, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Ridgefield Park along the way.
Ridgefield Park
6.6 mi in
|
~12m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 7.8 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.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 1.6 miles on Passaic Street. 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.
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 Bogota, 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 3.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 5 miles: Navigation decision point; at 6.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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 Bogota, 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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