Passaic to Palmyra is 84.4 miles and takes about 1 hour 52 minutes via New Jersey Turnpike and Burlington Pike, with a fuel budget near $15 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This route stays entirely within New Jersey, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Given its relatively short duration and mostly highway profile, it's a straightforward trip suitable for a single day. You'll find the drive efficient, making it a practical choice for a quick transit between these locations.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
42.2 miles from Passaic, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 55m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
49.6 mi
57m
NJ 21
11.2 mi
16m
Burlington Pike
4.5 mi
7m
I 95
3.4 mi
3m
Broad Street
2.6 mi
4m
Burlington Avenue
2 mi
3m
Warren Street East
1.9 mi
2m
US 1
1.7 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 49.6 mi, about 57m
Traffic on I-95
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 6 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,394 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,762
Quietest
2 AM
~52 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
46×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 39 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 Palmyra, 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 right at fork onto I 95
3.4 mi·3 min·I 95
Exit 6Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, PhiladelphiaUse the slight right lane.
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·39 sec
Toward US 130: Florence, BurlingtonUse the slight right lane.
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 130 South: Burlington
16
Merge onto US 130
0.1 mi·13 sec·Burlington-Bordentown Road
17
Continue on US 130
4.4 mi·7 min·Burlington Pike
18
Keep slight left at fork onto US 130; CR 543
0.1 mi·12 sec·Burlington Pike
19
Continue on US 130; CR 543
0.4 mi·36 sec·Washington Avenue
20
Turn slight right onto CR 543
1.3 mi·1 min·Beverly Road
21
Continue on CR 543
1.9 mi·2 min·Warren Street East
22
Continue on CR 543
2.0 mi·3 min·Burlington Avenue
23
Continue on CR 543
0.4 mi·33 sec·Pavilion Avenue
24
Turn right
146 ft·5 sec
25
Turn straight onto CR 543
0.2 mi·17 sec·Lafayette Street
26
Continue on CR 543
1.3 mi·2 min·Saint Mihiel Drive
27
Continue on CR 543
2.6 mi·4 min·Broad Street
28
Turn right onto CR 607
0.3 mi·46 sec·Cinnaminson Avenue
Use the right lane.
29
Turn left onto Temple Boulevard
0.2 mi·26 sec·Temple Boulevard
30
Turn slight right onto Firth Lane
78 ft·9 sec·Firth Lane
31
Turn sharp right onto West 2nd Street
162 ft·7 sec·West 2nd Street
32
Arrive at destination
West 2nd Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a short trip of under two hours, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving in the morning should allow you to arrive before evening traffic builds up. With only 84.4 miles, you likely won't need many stops, but there are plenty of service areas along the New Jersey Turnpike for fuel and restrooms. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as the projected cost is around $15, which is a good estimate but can vary. Plan your final approach on Burlington Pike as it transitions from highway to local roads.
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 42.2 miles from Passaic, NJ, or about 55m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 49.6 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 19 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.2 miles or 55m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Palmyra, 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 84.4 miles and 1h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 49.6 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 14.9 and 83.9 — 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
9
65 mi into trip|~1h 21m in|I 95
Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 6
Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Phila...
7
68.4 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 130: Florence, Burlington
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 130: Florence, Burlington
6
83.9 mi into trip|~1h 50m in|CR 607 / Cinnaminson Avenue
Turn right onto CR 607 / Cinnaminson Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.93 one way
$29.85 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$16.35
$32.70
premium
$5.24
$17.42
$34.85
diesel
$5.35
$17.78
$35.55
Estimated Tolls: $6.95
New Jersey Turnpike
(49.6 mi)$6.95
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
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.3
0
$8.86
$4.05
Efficient EV
21.1
0
$7.39
$3.38
EV Truck/SUV
33.8
0
$11.82
$5.40
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Forecast as of May 28, 2026
Origin
Passaic, NJ
Evening
in Passaic on Wednesday
Local time
5:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 7 mph1% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Palmyra, NJ
Evening
in Palmyra on Wednesday
Local time
5:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Partly Cloudy
NW 5 mph5% chanceLive 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 52m 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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 14.6
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 11.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is mostly highway, with 80% of the 84.4 miles on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant stretch of 49.6 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. The highway portion will likely feature frequent exits and entrances as you navigate the Turnpike. Surface roads begin after the main highway segment, leading you the remaining distance.
80% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
32 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.6 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 84.4 miles you will encounter 17 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 (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
151 ft9 ft
Total Climb
200 ft
Total Descent
302 ft
Highest Point
151 ft
~42.2 mi in
Elevation Range
143 ft
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 Palmyra, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp South: Trenton, Philadelphia and Burlington.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 84.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.6 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.95 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.
Yes — we found about 13 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 Palmyra, 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 (I 95): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Palmyra, NJ before heading back.
