Origin
Passaic, NJ
Morning in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
6:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Madison Park, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 12, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
33.6 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 50m
8 AM
0h 58m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 52m
3 PM
0h 53m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
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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Madison Park, NJ
Dajana Blakcori
Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Madison Park, NJ covers 33.6 miles and takes about 49m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Garden State Parkway Southbound, Bloomfield Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 21.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.77 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 21.2 mi | 29m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| US Highway 9 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Harvard Road | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 21.2 mi, about 29m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Madison Park, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
4
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
5
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
6
Continue on CR 622
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
160 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
8
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CR 622
411 ft
·
9 sec
·
Darling Avenue
10
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
11
Continue on CR 652
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
12
Turn right onto CR 655
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
14
Merge onto GSP
20 mi
·
28 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Continue on Garden State Parkway
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
0.7 mi
·
49 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
17
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 123
Toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto US 9
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
US Highway 9
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
8 sec
21
Keep slight right at fork
525 ft
·
8 sec
Use the right lane.
22
Turn straight onto CR 673
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Ernston Road
23
Turn left onto Villanova Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Villanova Road
24
At end of road, turn right onto Princeton Road
242 ft
·
14 sec
·
Princeton Road
25
Turn left onto Harvard Road
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Harvard Road
26
Continue on Harvard Road
199 ft
·
8 sec
·
Harvard Road
27
Continue on Harvard Road
350 ft
·
15 sec
·
Harvard Road
28
Arrive at destination
Harvard Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 33.6 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.8 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 185 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 32.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Turn right onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward GSP Toll South
6
30.9 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
31.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
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 123
Toward US 9 South: Sayreville, Old Bridge
7
32.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.77 one way
$11.55 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $6.34 | $12.67 |
| premium | $5.13 | $6.78 | $13.56 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $7.89 | $15.79 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.64
Garden State Parkway
(27.4 mi)
$1.64
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$2
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-09-07.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.53 | $1.61 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.94 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.70 | $2.15 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
Madison Park, NJ
Morning in Madison Park on Saturday
Local time
6:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
13 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
49m 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?
33.6 mi in 49m, mostly highway — 21.2 mi of that is on Garden State Parkway.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 21.2 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. 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.
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 18 decision points packed into just 33.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 618 / Paulison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 30.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
164 ft
-5 ft
Total Climb
305 ft
Total Descent
293 ft
Highest Point
164 ft
~9.6 mi in
Elevation Range
169 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Passaic, NJ to Madison Park, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll South along the way.
Gsp Toll South
3.8 mi in
|
~6m
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 Madison Park, 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 49m. Total distance: 33.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 21.2 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.64 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.
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 Madison Park, 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: near the start (CR 618 / Paulison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 30.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Madison Park, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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