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 Mount Arlington, 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
45m
Distance
35.7 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
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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Mount Arlington, NJ
Tom Fisk
Trip Overview
Passaic, NJ to Mount Arlington, NJ is 35.7 miles and takes about 45m via Christopher Columbus Highway and US 46, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region and entirely within New Jersey, offering a straightforward connection between two points. It's a short drive, suitable for a quick transfer or a day trip without needing an overnight stay. You'll encounter a mix of highway and surface roads, so be prepared for varying traffic conditions. Given the short distance and duration, this route is highly flexible for departure times.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 15.1 mi | 17m |
| US 46 | 12.4 mi | 14m |
| Paulison Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Mount Arlington Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Interstate 80 West | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| Windermere Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Shippenport Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Howard Boulevard | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 15.1 mi, about 17m
Traffic on I-80
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 200 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
3 PM
~4,958 veh/hr typical · worst 5,804
Quietest
1 AM
~431 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 103 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Mount Arlington, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 618
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Paulison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto Rollins Avenue
420 ft
·
9 sec
·
Rollins Avenue
4
Merge onto US 46
12 mi
·
14 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
6
Continue on I 80W
1.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Interstate 80 West
Toward I 287: Morristown, Mahwah
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
8
Merge onto I 80
15 mi
·
17 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Exit 28
Toward US 46: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood
11
Turn straight onto Shippenport Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Shippenport Road
12
At end of road, turn right onto CR 616
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Mount Arlington Boulevard
Use the right lane.
13
Continue on CR 616
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Windermere Avenue
14
Continue on CR 616
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Altenbrand Avenue
15
At end of road, turn right onto CR 615
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Howard Boulevard
16
Turn left onto Mountainview Avenue
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mountainview Avenue
17
Arrive at destination
Mountainview Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Turn right onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
16.6 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
8
32 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward US 46: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
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 28
Toward US 46: Ledgewood, Lake Hopatcong
6
32.3 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 46 East: Ledgewood
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 46 East: Ledgewood
6
33 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
CR 616 / Mount Arlington Boulevard
At end of road, turn right onto CR 616 / Mount Arlington Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.14 one way
$12.27 round trip
$4.37/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.79 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| premium | $5.13 | $7.21 | $14.41 |
| diesel | $5.97 | $8.39 | $16.77 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.5 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 | 10.7 | 0 | $3.75 | $1.71 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.12 | $1.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
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
Mount Arlington, NJ
Morning in Mount Arlington on Saturday
Local time
6:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
Montville, NJ
18 mi in
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
10 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
45m 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?
About 39% of this 35.7-mile drive is on highways. You'll experience a 15.1-mile stretch on the Christopher Columbus Highway, which is the longest continuous section of highway. After this, the route transitions to surface streets like US 46 and Paulison Avenue. Expect a shift from higher-speed cruising to more frequent traffic signals and potential merging as you move off the highway.
39% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.1 mi on Christopher Columbus Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
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.
Driving Effort
9/10
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 12 decision points packed into just 35.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 45m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 618 / Paulison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,019 ft
111 ft
Total Climb
1,095 ft
Total Descent
187 ft
Highest Point
1,019 ft
~35.7 mi in
Elevation Range
908 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.
Between Passaic, NJ and Mount Arlington, NJ, road signs point toward Del Water Gap, Mahwah and Lake Hopatcong.
Del Water Gap
14.8 mi in
|
~18m
Mahwah
15 mi in
|
~19m
|
via I 80W
Lake Hopatcong
32 mi in
|
~38m
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 Mount Arlington, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1890
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 45m. Total distance: 35.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (39%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.1 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 Mount Arlington, 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): Lane positioning matters here; at 16.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (5 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 Mount Arlington, 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, 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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