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Trip from Passaic, NJ to Groveville, 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 24m

Distance

61.9 mi

100 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 18m ★
6 AM
1h 25m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m

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 Groveville, NJ, NJ

Groveville, NJ

Alexa V. Mato

Trip Overview

This 61.9-mile drive from Passaic, NJ, to Groveville, NJ, is a manageable 1-hour and 24-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. Primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 21, and US 1, this route is heavily highway-focused, accounting for 91% of the travel. With an estimated fuel cost of $10, it's an economical option for exploring more of the Northeast region. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, and the direct nature of the drive means no designated stops are strictly necessary, offering flexibility in your schedule. This trip is designed for efficient travel between two points within the same state.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 39.9 mi 46m
NJ 21 11.2 mi 16m
US 1 1.7 mi 2m
Robbinsville Road 1.7 mi 2m
Central Jersey Expressway 1.3 mi 1m
NJ 81 1.1 mi 2m
NJ 156 0.8 mi 1m
Church Street 0.5 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 39.9 mi, about 46m

Traffic on I-195

Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 10 FHWA count stations on your route.

Peak

4 PM

~3,255 veh/hr typical

Quietest

2 AM

~153 veh/hr

Peak-to-quiet ratio

21.3×

busier at peak than in the quiet hours

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 52 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Passaic Avenue

95 ft · 9 sec · Passaic Avenue
2

Turn left onto CR 618

0.4 mi · 41 sec · Paulison Avenue
3

Turn right onto CR 601

508 ft · 8 sec · Main Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward NJ 21 South
5

Merge onto NJ 21

11 mi · 16 min · NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto US 1; US 9

0.2 mi · 17 sec · US 1; US 9
7

Continue on US 1; US 9

1.5 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 15 sec
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
9

Continue on NJ 81

1.1 mi · 2 min · NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork

315 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
12

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

40 mi · 46 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Take the exit

1.2 mi · 3 min
Exit 7A Toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points Use the slight right lane.
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.6 mi · 2 min
Toward I 195 West: Hamilton, Trenton
15

Merge onto I 195

1.3 mi · 1 min · Central Jersey Expressway
16

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 51 sec
Exit 5A Toward US 130 South: Bordentown Use the right lane.
17

Merge onto US 130

1.7 mi · 2 min · Robbinsville Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 13 sec
Toward Yardville, Allentown
19

Continue on NJ 156

0.8 mi · 1 min · NJ 156
20

Turn left onto CR 609

0.5 mi · 1 min · Church Street
21

At end of road, turn left onto Main Street

63 ft · 1 sec · Main Street
22

Arrive at destination

Main Street

Where to Stop

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

most populous city in the United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

31 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.9 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.9 and 58.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
14.9 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
6
15 mi into trip | ~23m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
55.3 mi into trip | ~1h 10m in

Take the exit toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points

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 7A Toward I 195: Trenton, Shore Points
6
56.5 mi into trip | ~1h 13m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 195 West: Hamilton, Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 195 West: Hamilton, Trenton
7
58.4 mi into trip | ~1h 17m in

Take the exit toward US 130 South: Bordentown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Exit 5A Toward US 130 South: Bordentown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.87 one way

$19.74 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $10.92 $21.85
premium $4.81 $11.72 $23.43
diesel $4.80 $11.69 $23.38

Estimated Tolls: $5.59

New Jersey Turnpike (39.9 mi) $5.59

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

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Tolls

$6

Total

$15

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.6 0 $6.50 $2.97
Efficient EV 15.5 0 $5.42 $2.48
EV Truck/SUV 24.8 0 $8.67 $3.96

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 4, 2026

Origin

Passaic, NJ

Afternoon in Passaic on Sunday

Local time

3:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

97°F

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 3 to 10 mph 57% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 4 at 8:35AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 4 at 3:57AM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Groveville, NJ

Afternoon in Groveville on Sunday

Local time

3:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

99°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

NW 10 mph 40% chance Live forecast

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 4 at 8:35AM EDT until July 4 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 4 at 3:57AM EDT until July 4 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

2 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 24m 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 highway-focused experience on this route, with 91% of the drive taking place on high-speed roads. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 39.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a prolonged period of consistent travel. While the majority is highway, you'll also navigate portions of NJ 21 and US 1, which may offer slightly different driving dynamics. This isn't a winding scenic byway; it's a direct, efficient path designed for covering distance quickly. The road character is predominantly that of the major arteries connecting points in New Jersey.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.9 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 14.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.9 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 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.3 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

138 ft 9 ft

Total Climb

204 ft

Total Descent

255 ft

Highest Point

138 ft

~26.5 mi in

Elevation Range

129 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 Groveville, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Shore Points and Trenton.

Njtp South: Trenton

14.9 mi in | ~23m

Shore Points

55.3 mi in | ~1h 10m

Trenton

56.5 mi in | ~1h 13m

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 Groveville, 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 24m. Total distance: 61.9 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 (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $5.59 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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 10 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 Groveville, 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 14.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 15 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 55.3 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 Groveville, 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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