Origin
Passaic, NJ
Evening in Passaic on Sunday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to North Haledon, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
8.9 mi
14 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 15m
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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North Haledon, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to North Haledon, NJ covers 8.9 miles and takes about 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Paulison Avenue, NJ 19, Belmont Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 2.3 miles on Paulison Avenue. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.48 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Paulison Avenue | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| NJ 19 | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Belmont Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| West Broadway | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 46 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grand Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Rollins Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Paulison Avenue
— 2.3 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and North Haledon, 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
0.3 mi
·
20 sec
·
US 46
5
Take the exit
519 ft
·
12 sec
Toward NJ 19 North, GSP South
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork
385 ft
·
10 sec
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Merge onto NJ 19; CR 509
153 ft
·
1 sec
·
NJ 19; CR 509
8
Continue on NJ 19; CR 509
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 19; CR 509
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
9
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Turn left onto CR 509
0.5 mi
·
53 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn slight left onto CR 509
0.5 mi
·
52 sec
·
West Broadway
14
Turn right onto CR 675
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Belmont Avenue
15
Turn right
0.1 mi
·
48 sec
16
Turn left
367 ft
·
28 sec
17
At end of road, turn right
327 ft
·
24 sec
18
Arrive at destination
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 5.3 — 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.
8
2.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Take the exit toward NJ 19 North, GSP South
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 19 North, GSP South
8
2.8 mi into trip
|
~4m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJ 19: Paterson
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
8
5.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Grand Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Grand Street
7
5.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
CR 638 / Grand Street
Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.48 one way
$2.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.62 | $3.23 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.73 | $3.45 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.97 | $3.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.43 |
| Efficient EV | 2.2 | 0 | $0.78 | $0.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
North Haledon, NJ
Evening in North Haledon on Sunday
Local time
7:18 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
15m 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?
8.9 mi in 15m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.3 mi on Paulison Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 14 decision points packed into just 8.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (CR 618 / Paulison Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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 North Haledon, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp South and Del Water Gap.
Gsp South
2.7 mi in
|
~4m
Del Water Gap
5.1 mi in
|
~6m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 8.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.3 miles on Paulison Avenue. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza 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 North Haledon, 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 2.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 2.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (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 North Haledon, 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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