Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
35m
Distance
27.6 mi
44 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
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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Lake Telemark, NJ
Tom Fisk
Passaic, NJ to Lake Telemark, NJ is 27.6 miles and takes about 35m via US 46, with a fuel budget near $5 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. The route offers a mix of highway and surface road driving, making it a practical option for a quick escape or an errand. Given the short distance and duration, you can easily fit this into a busy schedule without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 6.5 mi | 7m |
| Green Pond Road | 3.9 mi | 5m |
| Paulison Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Interstate 80 West | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Telemark Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rollins Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Passaic Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 148 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~5,075 veh/hr typical · worst 5,956
Quietest
1 AM
~436 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.6×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 98 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Lake Telemark, 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
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto CR 513
Turn right onto Telemark Road
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 23.7 — 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: Delaware Water Gap
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 513: Hibernia, Rockaway
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 CR 513 North: Green Pond Road, Hibernia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$4.74 one way
$9.49 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $5.20 | $10.41 |
| premium | $5.13 | $5.57 | $11.14 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $6.48 | $12.97 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 9.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.3 | 0 | $2.90 | $1.32 |
| Efficient EV | 6.9 | 0 | $2.42 | $1.10 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11 | 0 | $3.86 | $1.77 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Lake Telemark on Saturday
Local time
6:13 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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.
About half of this 27.6-mile drive, specifically 51%, is on highways. You'll experience a stretch of 12.4 miles on US 46 before transitioning to Christopher Columbus Highway and then Green Pond Road. Expect to navigate through areas with a higher density of exits and merging traffic during the highway portions, shifting to more standard surface road conditions as you proceed.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
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 11 decision points packed into just 27.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 35m.
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 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
747 ft
Total Descent
157 ft
Highest Point
701 ft
~27.6 mi in
Elevation Range
590 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Passaic, NJ and Lake Telemark, NJ, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah, Cr 513: Hibernia, Rockaway and Hibernia.
Del Water Gap
Mahwah
Cr 513: Hibernia
Rockaway
Hibernia
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 35m. Total distance: 27.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
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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