Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 23, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
63.7 mi
103 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Frenchtown, NJ
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Passaic, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ is 63.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within New Jersey, moving you from the Northeast region to another part of the same region. It's primarily a highway-focused trip, making it a straightforward option for a single-day excursion. Plan for a relatively quick journey with minimal complexity, suitable for a day trip or an easy leg of a larger adventure.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 39.1 mi | 45m |
| NJ 21 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| Everittstown Road | 6.5 mi | 11m |
| Pittstown Road | 4.2 mi | 7m |
| Irvine Turner Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Everittstown Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 116 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,542 veh/hr typical · worst 4,189
Quietest
2 AM
~407 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.7×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 99 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Frenchtown, NJ.
Start on Passaic Avenue
Turn left onto CR 618
Turn right onto CR 601
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 21
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
Turn left onto Broad Street
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
Turn right onto Market Street
Turn left onto CR 510; CR 603
Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 78
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
Merge onto I 78
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto NJ 173; CR 513
Turn right onto CR 513
Continue on CR 513
Continue on CR 513
Turn left onto South Harrison Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 31.9 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 8.6 and 52 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 173 East: Clinton, Pittstown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward Pittstown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$11.12 one way
$22.25 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $12.18 | $24.36 |
| premium | $5.20 | $13.03 | $26.06 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $15.74 | $31.48 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Passaic on Friday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Afternoon in Frenchtown on Friday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Clear
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.
This route is decidedly highway-focused, with 74% of it on high-speed roads. You'll experience the longest uninterrupted stretch of 39.1 miles on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, offering a consistent pace for a significant portion of the journey. While the main roads include NJ 21 and Everittstown Road, the overall character leans heavily towards efficient highway travel rather than winding country lanes. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes getting you from point A to point B smoothly and directly.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near Broad Street.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63.7 miles you will encounter 22 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 8.6 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (I 78): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
850 ft
Total Descent
831 ft
Highest Point
426 ft
~22.8 mi in
Elevation Range
417 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Passaic, NJ to Frenchtown, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Pittstown along the way.
Pittstown
Founded 1679
Passaic is a city in New Jersey.
Top landmarks
Frenchtown is a Borough in Hunterdon County. As of the United States 2010 Census, the borough population was 1,373. Various names have been applied to this settlement after the many ferry operators residing on both sides of the river. The community had variously been known as Alexandriaville, Sunbeam and Frenchtown over the years.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 63.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). 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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