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Trip from Passaic, NJ to Harmony, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 42m

Distance

123.3 mi

198 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 32 min
4 AM
2h 32m ★
6 AM
2h 42m
8 AM
3h 4m
10 AM
2h 50m
12 PM
2h 48m
3 PM
2h 51m
5 PM
3h 2m
8 PM
2h 36m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Trip Overview

This 123.3-mile drive from Passaic, NJ, to Harmony, NJ, will take approximately 2 hours and 42 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day trip. The route primarily utilizes the New Jersey Turnpike and Veterans Memorial Highway, with a significant portion of the drive, about 73%, being on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of around $20, this trip is budget-friendly. You'll experience a highway-focused journey as you travel within the Northeast region of New Jersey. This route offers a straightforward way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

61.7 miles from Passaic, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 74.9 mi 1h 26m
Veterans Memorial Highway 11.4 mi 13m
NJ 21 11.2 mi 16m
Pole Tavern Road 6.6 mi 9m
Ellis Mill Road 4 mi 7m
Bridgeton Pike 3.7 mi 5m
US 1 1.7 mi 2m
West Deerfield Road 1.7 mi 3m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 74.9 mi, about 1h 26m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Harmony, 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

50 mi · 57 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

25 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 3 Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16

Turn straight onto NJ 168

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Black Horse Pike
17

Turn left onto CR 659

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Browning Road
Use the left lane.
18

Turn slight left onto CR 753

0.8 mi · 2 min · Creek Road
19

Turn left onto Harding Avenue

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Harding Avenue
Use the left lane.
20

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
21

Merge onto NJ 42

0.9 mi · 1 min · North-South Freeway
22

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55

11 mi · 13 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Exit 48 Toward CR 641: Glassboro, Ferrell Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24

Turn right onto CR 641

4.0 mi · 7 min · Ellis Mill Road
Use the straight lane.
25

At end of road, turn left onto NJ 77

3.7 mi · 5 min · Bridgeton Pike
26

Continue on NJ 77

95 ft · 2 sec · Bridgeton Pike
27

Enter roundabout onto NJ 77

100 ft · 1 sec · Pole Tavern Road
28

Continue on NJ 77

6.6 mi · 9 min · Pole Tavern Road
29

Turn right onto CR 540

1.7 mi · 3 min · West Deerfield Road
30

Continue on CR 540

1.3 mi · 2 min · County Road 540
31

Turn left onto CR 721

0.8 mi · 2 min · Harmony Road
32

Turn left onto CR 689

332 ft · 11 sec · Walters Road
33

Turn right

184 ft · 13 sec
34

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 42-minute duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving early to avoid potential traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike, especially during peak commuting hours. With only one recommended stop and a $20 fuel cost, you can plan your fuel and breaks accordingly. A specific tip for this route: be mindful of the longest stretch of 74.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike; ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on this significant highway segment to minimize any need for unplanned stops.

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 61.7 miles from Passaic, NJ, or about 1h 17m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 27 miles or 37m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 61.7 miles or 1h 17m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 7m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Harmony, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Passaic, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Passaic, NJ

This is one driving day of about 123.3 miles and 2h 42m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Passaic, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 74.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Bristol, PA

62 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Bristol, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.7 miles from Passaic, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Deptford, New Jersey

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 96.9

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568458835

Visit website

La Cantina Restaurant Bar & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Blackwood, New Jersey

2.2 mi

Cucina Carini

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Mt Fuji Japanese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 96.9

Deptford, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568458835

Visit website

La Cantina Restaurant Bar & Grill

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 96.9

Blackwood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+18563025675

Visit website

Cucina Carini

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 79.3

Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18564391941

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 17.6

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour $20 to $30 mile 17.6

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

Monarch Diner and Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 105.7

Glassboro, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+18568810020

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20 mile 44

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

C Squared Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour $10 to $20

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12014259120

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 44

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 8.8

Kearny, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 8.8

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 8.8

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.4 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 8.8

Kearny, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 8.8

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 26.4

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 26.4

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

James Fenimore Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Love's Travel Stop

0.1 mi from route

Joyce Kilmer

0.1 mi from route

Walt Whitman Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Molly Pitcher Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Woodrow Wilson Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Richard Stockton Travel Plaza

0.1 mi from route

Thomas Edison Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Grover Cleveland Service Area

0.1 mi from route

Service Plaza

0.2 mi from route

Rest Area

0.2 mi from route

Rest Area

0.3 mi from route

Petro Stopping Centers

0.4 mi from route

Pilot Travel Center

2.4 mi from route

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 26.4

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Military Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 8.8

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19739005800

Visit website

West Hudson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 8.8

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

The Great Escape Room Challenge

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 88.1

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16092005690

Visit website

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 8.8

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

Jake's Place Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 88.1

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18564953080

Visit website

Challenge Grove Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 88.1

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18562162117

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 14.9 and 104.9 — 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
8
90.3 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

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 3 Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
8
90.7 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in

Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

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

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
8
93.5 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in | NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55 / Veterans Memorial Highway toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland
8
104.9 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in

Take the exit toward CR 641: Glassboro, Ferrell

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 48 Toward CR 641: Glassboro, Ferrell

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.44 one way

$40.88 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $22.39 $44.78
premium $4.93 $23.91 $47.82
diesel $5.61 $27.22 $54.45

Estimated Tolls: $10.49

New Jersey Turnpike (74.9 mi) $10.49

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

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$56–$81

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37 0 $12.95 $5.92
Efficient EV 30.8 0 $10.79 $4.93
EV Truck/SUV 49.3 0 $17.26 $7.89

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Passaic, NJ

Morning in Passaic on Sunday

Local time

6:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Harmony, NJ

Morning in Harmony on Sunday

Local time

6:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

52°F

Bristol, PA

62 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

12 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

2h 42m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 near mile 8.5
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour Free near mile 17
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...

19 mi from route ~47 min detour Free near mile 12.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for most of this 123.3-mile journey. The majority of your time will be spent on high-speed roads, with 73% of the route classified as highway. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 74.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a chance to maintain a steady pace. While primarily highway, the route does incorporate NJ 21, which may introduce a slight shift in road character before returning to faster-paced sections. This drive is designed for efficient travel.

73% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
34 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.9 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 Veterans Memorial Highway. 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

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 123.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

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 90.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

Between Passaic, NJ and Harmony, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Philadelphia, Vineland and Cr 641: Glassboro - among others.

Njtp South: Trenton

14.9 mi in | ~23m

Njtp South: Camden

65 mi in | ~1h 21m | via NJTP

Wilmington

65 mi in | ~1h 21m | via NJTP

Philadelphia

90.7 mi in | ~1h 51m

Vineland

93.5 mi in | ~1h 58m | via NJ 55

Cr 641: Glassboro

104.9 mi in | ~2h 11m

Ferrell

104.9 mi in | ~2h 11m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 42m. Total distance: 123.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 42m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 74.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $10.49 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 14 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 Harmony, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. There are 14 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.

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 90.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 90.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Harmony, 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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