Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 24, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 19m
Distance
58 mi
93 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
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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Shark River Hills, NJ
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Passaic, NJ to Shark River Hills, NJ is 58 miles and takes about 1h 19m via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically within New Jersey. It's a straightforward drive that primarily utilizes the Garden State Parkway, making it a convenient option if you're looking for a direct route. Given the short duration, it's ideal for a same-day trip, allowing you to reach your destination with plenty of time to spare.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 38.9 mi | 49m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NJ 18 | 6.2 mi | 6m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Brighton Avenue | 0.8 mi | 2m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Shark River Hills, NJ.
Start on Passaic Avenue
Turn right onto CR 618
Turn left onto CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Continue on CR 622
Turn right onto CR 622
Continue on CR 652
Turn right onto CR 655
Take the ramp
Merge onto GSP
Continue on Garden State Parkway
Keep slight left at fork onto GSP
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn left onto CR 38
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 18
Take the exit
Merge onto NJ 33
Turn right
Continue on Brighton Avenue
Turn left onto Lakewood Road
Turn right onto Forest Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 3.8 and 56.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 33 East: Neptune
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.13 one way
$20.26 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.86 | $11.09 | $22.18 |
| premium | $5.20 | $11.86 | $23.73 |
| diesel | $6.28 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.70
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.4 | 0 | $6.09 | $2.78 |
| Efficient EV | 14.5 | 0 | $5.08 | $2.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.2 | 0 | $8.12 | $3.71 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
1:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Mostly Clear
Destination
Late night in Shark River Hills on Saturday
Local time
1:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This route is mostly highway, with 88% of the driving on limited-access roads. You'll encounter a continuous stretch of 38.9 miles on the Garden State Parkway. The majority of your travel will be on this parkway, transitioning to NJ 18 closer to your destination. Expect frequent exits and entrances as you navigate this busy corridor within New Jersey.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.8 miles in.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58 miles you will encounter 21 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 3.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 30.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 49.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
358 ft
Total Descent
413 ft
Highest Point
234 ft
~41.5 mi in
Elevation Range
238 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Passaic, NJ and Shark River Hills, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Long Branch, Tinton Falls and Gsp South.
Gsp Toll South
Long Branch
Tinton Falls
Gsp South
Founded 1679
Passaic is a city in New Jersey.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 58 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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