Origin
Passaic, NJ
Morning in Passaic on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Phillipsburg, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 26m
Distance
68.5 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 19m
★
6 AM
1h 26m
8 AM
1h 39m
10 AM
1h 31m
12 PM
1h 29m
3 PM
1h 31m
5 PM
1h 39m
8 PM
1h 22m
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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Phillipsburg, NJ
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Trip Overview
Embark on a straightforward 68.5-mile journey from Passaic, NJ, to Phillipsburg, NJ. This drive, estimated to take about 1 hour and 26 minutes, is easily manageable as a day trip within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, including Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and US 22, with a significant 92% highway share. Expect a fuel cost of approximately $11 for this trip. Given its direct nature and manageable duration, it's an efficient way to travel between these two New Jersey locations without needing an overnight stop.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 51.3 mi | 59m |
| NJ 21 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| US 22 | 4.1 mi | 7m |
| Irvine Turner Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| I 78 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
— 51.3 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Phillipsburg, 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
7.8 mi
·
8 min
·
NJ 21
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Clay Street
7
Turn left onto Broad Street
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Broad Street
Use the left lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
University Avenue
9
Turn right onto Market Street
135 ft
·
3 sec
·
Market Street
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto CR 510; CR 603
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Springfield Avenue
11
Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Irvine Turner Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
12
Take the ramp
474 ft
·
11 sec
Toward I 78
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
Toward I 78
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
25 sec
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto I 78
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
24 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Merge onto I 78
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
0.2 mi
·
11 sec
·
I 78
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
Use the slight left lane.
19
Merge onto I 78
45 mi
·
52 min
·
Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit onto US 22
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 22
Exit 3
Toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
208 ft
·
5 sec
Toward Morris Street
22
Continue on this road
456 ft
·
13 sec
·
this road
Toward Morris Street
23
Turn left
124 ft
·
9 sec
Toward Morris Street
Use the left lane.
24
Turn left onto CR 677
275 ft
·
9 sec
·
Morris Street
25
Turn right onto Miller Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Miller Street
26
Turn right onto Hudson Street
116 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hudson Street
27
Arrive at destination
Hudson Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.3 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 235 decision points cluster between mile 8.6 and 68.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
8.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
Broad Street
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
12 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
7
18.8 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 78 West: Clinton
8
64 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
US 22
Take the exit onto US 22 toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha
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.
Exit 3
Toward US 22, NJ 122: Phillipsburg, Alpha
7
68.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Turn left toward Morris Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward Morris Street
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.36 one way
$22.71 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.28 | $26.57 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.12 | $30.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.6 | 0 | $7.19 | $3.29 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.59 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Phillipsburg, NJ
Morning in Phillipsburg on Sunday
Local time
7:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
5 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 26m 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?
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, meaning you'll spend most of your time on high-speed, multi-lane roads. With 92% of the route on highways, expect a consistent pace for the majority of the 68.5 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch occurs on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, covering 51.3 miles. While not characterized by winding local roads, the transition between NJ 21 and US 22 offers a slight shift in your driving environment, but the overall feel remains that of efficient, direct travel on major thoroughfares.
92% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 51.3 mi on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8.6 miles in near Broad Street.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 68.5 miles you will encounter 23 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 8.6 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (I 78): 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.
On the drive from Passaic, NJ to Phillipsburg, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Alpha along the way.
Alpha
64 mi in
|
~1h 17m
|
via US 22
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 26m. Total distance: 68.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (92%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 51.3 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. 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 Phillipsburg, 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 8.6 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.8 miles (I 78): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls 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 Phillipsburg, 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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