Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
52.5 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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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Crandon Lakes, NJ
David Kanigan
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Crandon Lakes, NJ covers 52.5 miles and takes about 1h 13m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on NJ 15 North, US 46, Christopher Columbus Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on NJ 15 North. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.02 one way before food or hotel costs.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 15 North | 14.6 mi | 20m |
| US 46 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 9.7 mi | 11m |
| NJ 94 | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Paulison Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Kemah - Mecca Lake Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Halsey Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| Halsey - Myrtle Grove Road | 1.9 mi | 3m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 200 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,958 veh/hr typical · worst 5,804
Quietest
1 AM
~431 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Crandon Lakes, NJ.
Start on Passaic Avenue
Turn right onto CR 618
Turn left onto Rollins Avenue
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Continue on I 80W
Take the exit
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Continue on NJ 15
Turn left onto NJ 94
At end of road, turn right onto US 206
Turn left onto CR 626
Continue on CR 626
At end of road, turn left onto CR 626
Continue on CR 521
Keep slight left at fork onto CR 521
Turn left onto Copeley Road
Turn right onto Minisink Road
Turn left onto Lone Pine Trail
Turn left onto Lower Lake West
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.2 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 26.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 15 North: Sparta, Jefferson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.02 one way
$18.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $9.90 | $19.80 |
| premium | $5.13 | $10.60 | $21.19 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $12.33 | $24.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| Efficient EV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.59 | $2.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Crandon Lakes on Saturday
Local time
6:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Mostly Cloudy
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.
52.5 mi in 1h 13m, mostly highway — 14.6 mi of that is on NJ 15 North.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 15 North and US 46. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 618 / Paulison Avenue.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.5 miles you will encounter 16 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: near the start (CR 618 / Paulison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.4 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
1,348 ft
Total Descent
604 ft
Highest Point
1,031 ft
~33.7 mi in
Elevation Range
920 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Passaic, NJ and Crandon Lakes, NJ, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Jefferson.
Del Water Gap
Mahwah
Jefferson
Founded 1679
Passaic is a city in New Jersey.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 52.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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