Origin
Passaic, NJ
Night in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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Trip from Passaic, NJ to Medford, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 46m
Distance
82.8 mi
133 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 39m
★
6 AM
1h 47m
8 AM
2h 3m
10 AM
1h 52m
12 PM
1h 51m
3 PM
1h 53m
5 PM
2h 2m
8 PM
1h 42m
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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Medford, NJ
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Trip Overview
Passaic, NJ to Medford, NJ is 82.8 miles and takes about 1h 46m via New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 21, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive focused heavily on major highways, making it a practical choice for getting from point A to point B efficiently. If you're looking for a quick trip with minimal fuss, this is a solid option.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
41.4 miles from Passaic, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 57 mi | 1h 6m |
| NJ 21 | 11.2 mi | 16m |
| Main Street | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Mount Holly Bypass | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Medford-Mount Holly Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| US 1 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| Burlington-Mount Holly Road | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| NJ 81 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 57 mi, about 1h 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Medford, 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
7.3 mi
·
8 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5
Toward Burlington, Mount Holly
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
NJ Turnpike Exit 5
16
Turn right onto CR 541
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 541
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Mount Holly Bypass
Use the right lane.
18
Turn right onto CR 541
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Main Street
19
Continue on CR 541
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Medford-Mount Holly Road
20
Continue on CR 541
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
North Main Street
21
Arrive at destination
CR 541
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of under two hours, this trip is easily completed in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Aiming to leave outside of peak rush hour in both the Passaic and Medford areas will make for a smoother experience. While there are no mandated stops based on the data, you'll want to consider the 57-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike; planning a quick break before or during that segment might be wise. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially before heading onto the Turnpike, as it's the longest continuous road segment.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 41.4 miles from Passaic, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 18 miles or 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 41.4 miles or 54m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Medford, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Passaic, NJ
This is one driving day of about 82.8 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Passaic, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 57 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 41.4 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 14.9 and 73 — 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
6
65 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
8
72.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m in
Take the exit toward Burlington, Mount Holly
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Exit 5
Toward Burlington, Mount Holly
6
73 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m in
|
CR 541 / Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Turn right onto CR 541 / Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.73 one way
$27.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.03 | $30.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.06 | $32.12 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.28 | $36.56 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.98
New Jersey Turnpike
(57 mi)
$7.97
Nj Turnpike
(0.1 mi)
$0.01
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
$14
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.8 | 0 | $8.69 | $3.97 |
| Efficient EV | 20.7 | 0 | $7.24 | $3.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 33.1 | 0 | $11.59 | $5.30 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (66% 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
Medford, NJ
Night in Medford on Saturday
Local time
10:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
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 46m 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
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 8.6
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
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
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 17.1
View on nps.gov
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 11.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 86% of the route on major roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 57 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike before transitioning to surface streets like NJ 21 and Main Street. Expect a high number of exits and merges as you navigate the Turnpike, typical for a highway-intensive trip of this nature.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 82.8 miles you will encounter 13 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 65 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.
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 Medford, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden, Wilmington, Burlington and Mount Holly.
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
Burlington
72.3 mi in
|
~1h 30m
Mount Holly
72.3 mi in
|
~1h 30m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 82.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.98 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.
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 Medford, 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 65 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Medford, 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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