Traveling from Passaic to Mount Ephraim covers 92.8 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 56 minutes. This trip is best suited as a straightforward day drive, meaning you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will primarily utilize the New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 21, and US 1 to navigate through the Northeast region. Budgeting approximately $15 for fuel should keep your vehicle ready for the journey. Since the route is entirely contained within New Jersey, you will experience a consistent regional atmosphere throughout your transit. It is a practical, no-nonsense connection between two points in the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.4 miles from Passaic, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
74.9 mi
1h 26m
NJ 21
11.2 mi
16m
US 1
1.7 mi
2m
Black Horse Pike
1.4 mi
2m
NJ 81
1.1 mi
2m
Paulison Avenue
0.4 mi
<1m
West Kings Highway
0.4 mi
<1m
South Oak Avenue
0.1 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 74.9 mi, about 1h 26m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Mount Ephraim, 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: TrentonUse 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
25 mi·29 min·New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
14
Take the exit
0.4 mi·41 sec
Exit 3Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City ExpresswayUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·23 sec
Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, PhiladelphiaUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn straight onto NJ 168
1.4 mi·2 min·Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto CR 551 Spur
0.4 mi·36 sec·West Kings Highway
Use the left lane.
18
Turn left onto South Oak Avenue
0.1 mi·35 sec·South Oak Avenue
19
Turn right onto Linwood Avenue
188 ft·8 sec·Linwood Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Linwood Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short trip with zero mandatory stops, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure schedule. However, given the reliance on the New Jersey Turnpike, try to avoid peak commuting hours to ensure you maintain that 1 hour and 56 minute travel time. Keep your $15 fuel budget in mind as you plan your departure, and ensure your tank is topped off before hitting the major turnpikes to avoid higher prices at service plazas. Because the longest stretch is nearly 75 miles, make sure you are comfortable with extended highway driving before heading out. Staying alert during that long turnpike segment is the best way to ensure a smooth and stress-free arrival.
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 46.4 miles from Passaic, NJ, or about 1h into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.9 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 20 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.4 miles or 1h 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 34m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Ephraim, 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 92.8 miles and 1h 56m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 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 74.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.9 and 90.7 — 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
90.3 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
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 3
Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
8
90.7 mi into trip|~1h 51m in
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.39 one way
$30.77 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$16.85
$33.70
premium
$4.93
$18.00
$35.99
diesel
$5.61
$20.49
$40.98
Estimated Tolls: $10.49
New Jersey Turnpike
(74.9 mi)$10.49
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
$15
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
27.8
0
$9.74
$4.45
Efficient EV
23.2
0
$8.12
$3.71
EV Truck/SUV
37.1
0
$12.99
$5.94
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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.
Forecast as of Apr 14, 2026
Origin
Passaic, NJ
Night
in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
87°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 13 mph18% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Mount Ephraim, NJ
Night
in Mount Ephraim on Saturday
Local time
10:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°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
35 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 56m on the road
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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
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...
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...
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 12.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience, as 96% of this route relies on major roadways. The drive is defined by its efficiency, highlighted by a significant 74.9-mile stretch directly on the New Jersey Turnpike. Because the majority of your time is spent on high-speed arteries, the pace is consistent and requires steady focus. You won't find many winding backroads here, as the infrastructure is designed to prioritize speed and connectivity over scenic detours. Prepare for a predictable, interstate-heavy transit that gets you from Passaic to Mount Ephraim with minimal deviation.
96% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 74.9 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 Effort9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 92.8 miles you will encounter 16 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.
Between Passaic, NJ and Mount Ephraim, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Njtp South: Camden and Wilmington.
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
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 56m. Total distance: 92.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.49 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 Mount Ephraim, 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 — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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 Mount Ephraim, NJ before heading back.
