Origin
Passaic, NJ
Late night in Passaic on Sunday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Netcong, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
42m
Distance
34.7 mi
56 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 39m
★
6 AM
0h 43m
8 AM
0h 50m
10 AM
0h 45m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 46m
5 PM
0h 50m
8 PM
0h 41m
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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Netcong, NJ
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Trip Overview
Passaic, NJ to Netcong, NJ is 34.7 miles and takes about 42 minutes via Christopher Columbus Highway and US 46, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. You'll primarily be on highways and major surface roads. It's a straightforward drive for a quick relocation or a visit to a different part of the state, requiring minimal planning for a single day.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus Highway | 16.8 mi | 19m |
| US 46 | 12.6 mi | 15m |
| Paulison Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| Interstate 80 West | 1.6 mi | 1m |
| NJ 183 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Rollins Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Passaic Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Christopher Columbus Highway
— 16.8 mi, about 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Netcong, 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
17 mi
·
19 min
·
Christopher Columbus Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Exit 27B
Toward NJ 183 North: Netcong
Use the slight right lane.
10
Turn straight onto NJ 183
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
NJ 183
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn left onto US 46
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
US 46
Use the left lane.
12
Turn slight right
136 ft
·
6 sec
Use the right lane.
13
Turn right onto Main Street
486 ft
·
16 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 125 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 33.7 — 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.
5
2.4 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 46
Merge onto US 46
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
14.8 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
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
7
33.7 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward NJ 183 North: Netcong
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 27B
Toward NJ 183 North: Netcong
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.75 one way
$11.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.73 | $13.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.66 | $15.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.64 | $1.67 |
| Efficient EV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.04 | $1.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.9 | 0 | $4.86 | $2.22 |
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
Netcong, NJ
Late night in Netcong on Sunday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
19 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
42m 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 42% of this drive is on highways. The longest continuous stretch on a highway is 16.8 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. You'll transition from highway driving to surface roads like US 46 and Paulison Avenue, which will likely have more local traffic and intersections. Expect a mix of faster highway cruising and slower urban or suburban travel.
42% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.8 mi on Christopher Columbus Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 12 decision points packed into just 34.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 42m.
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 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Netcong, NJ, road signs point toward Del Water Gap and Mahwah.
Del Water Gap
14.8 mi in
|
~18m
Mahwah
15 mi in
|
~19m
|
via I 80W
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 42m. Total distance: 34.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
42m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (42%). 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 16.8 miles on Christopher Columbus Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 7 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Netcong, 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 2.4 miles (US 46): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 14.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Netcong, 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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