Origin
Passaic, NJ
Late night in Passaic on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
15.1 mi
24 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 22m
★
6 AM
0h 24m
8 AM
0h 28m
10 AM
0h 25m
12 PM
0h 25m
3 PM
0h 26m
5 PM
0h 28m
8 PM
0h 23m
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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Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Trip Overview
Passaic, NJ to Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ is 15.1 miles and takes about 23m via NJ 17 and Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a short, straightforward trip entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its minimal distance and duration, it's ideal for a quick commute or a brief excursion without requiring extensive planning. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, making for a predictable and efficient transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| NJ 17 | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Garden State Parkway | 4.1 mi | 5m |
| NJ 21 | 2.5 mi | 2m |
| US 46 | 0.9 mi | <1m |
| Hollywood Avenue | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Gregory Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Race Track Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Arbor Drive | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
NJ 17
— 4.7 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
377 ft
·
14 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Turn right onto Gregory Avenue
0.4 mi
·
49 sec
·
Gregory Avenue
3
Turn sharp left onto CR 624
291 ft
·
9 sec
·
River Drive
4
Keep slight right at fork
366 ft
·
7 sec
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward NJ 21 North
6
Merge onto NJ 21
2.5 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 21
7
Merge onto US 46
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
US 46
8
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46
0.6 mi
·
40 sec
·
US 46
Toward US 46 East: Elmwood Park
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
10
Merge onto GSP
4.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 163
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto NJ 17
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 17
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on NJ 17
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 17
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Hollywood Avenue
15
Continue on Hollywood Avenue
503 ft
·
17 sec
·
Hollywood Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Continue on CR 502
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Hollywood Avenue
17
Turn left onto Hollywood Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hollywood Avenue
Toward NJ 17 South: Paramus
Use the left / straight lanes.
18
Merge onto NJ 17
0.4 mi
·
35 sec
·
NJ 17
19
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Ho-Ho-Kus
20
Continue on CR 112
0.3 mi
·
48 sec
·
Race Track Road
21
Turn right onto Arbor Drive
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Arbor Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Arbor Drive
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 9.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
US 46
Keep slight right at fork onto US 46 toward US 46 East: Elmwood Park
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 46 East: Elmwood Park
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Take the exit toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 163
Toward NJ 17 North: Mahwah
5
9.1 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
NJ 17
Merge onto NJ 17
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.50 one way
$5.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.74 | $5.48 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.33 | $6.67 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.24
Garden State Parkway
(4.1 mi)
$0.24
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Tolls
$0
Total
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.5 | 0 | $1.59 | $0.72 |
| Efficient EV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.97 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ
Late night in Ho-Ho-Kus on Sunday
Local time
3:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
23m 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?
This route is 80% highway, so expect a good portion of your 23-minute drive to be on faster roads. The longest continuous stretch on a single road is 4.7 miles on NJ 17. You'll transition from more urban-feeling roads to highway cruising, with a notable amount of merging and exit activity typical of major New Jersey thoroughfares. The profile is mostly highway, indicating less time spent navigating local streets.
80% 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: 4.7 mi on NJ 17.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on NJ 17 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
10/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 15.1 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.6 miles (US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 15.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.7 miles on NJ 17. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.24 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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 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 Ho-Ho-Kus, 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 0.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3.6 miles (US 46): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (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 Ho-Ho-Kus, 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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