Origin
Passaic, NJ
Evening in Passaic on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Passaic, NJ to Society Hill, NJ
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 9, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
32.7 mi
53 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
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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Society Hill, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Trip Overview
The drive from Passaic, NJ to Society Hill, NJ covers 32.7 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, New Durham Road, Middlesex Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 20.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.46 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 20.1 mi | 28m |
| New Durham Road | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| Middlesex Avenue | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Metlars Lane | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Morris Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 20.1 mi, about 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Society Hill, NJ.
1
Start on Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
7 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
2
Turn right onto CR 618
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Paulison Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 622
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway
4
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
17 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
5
Continue on CR 622
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
6
Continue on CR 622
0.6 mi
·
55 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the left lane.
7
Enter roundabout onto CR 622
160 ft
·
2 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
8
Continue on CR 622
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Bloomfield Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on CR 622
411 ft
·
9 sec
·
Darling Avenue
10
Turn right onto CR 622
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
West Passaic Avenue
11
Continue on CR 652
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
East Passaic Avenue
12
Turn right onto CR 655
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
·
Watchung Avenue
13
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward GSP Toll South
14
Merge onto GSP
20 mi
·
28 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 132
Toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
Use the slight right lane.
16
Turn right onto NJ 27
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on NJ 27
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Middlesex Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn right onto CR 501
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
New Durham Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn slight right onto CR 529
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Stelton Road
20
Turn left onto CR 609
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Metlars Lane
Use the left lane.
21
Continue on (609)
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Metlars Lane
Use the left lane.
22
Turn right onto South Randolphville Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Randolphville Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Turn left onto Morris Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Morris Avenue
24
Turn left onto Colson Court
183 ft
·
8 sec
·
Colson Court
25
Arrive at destination
Colson Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
16 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 32.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.3 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 31.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Turn right onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll South
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward GSP Toll South
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge onto GSP / Garden State Parkway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
24.1 mi into trip
|
~35m in
Take the exit toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 132
Toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
6
31.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
South Randolphville Road
Turn right onto South Randolphville Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.46 one way
$10.93 round trip
$4.24/gal
25.4 MPG avg
11 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.67 | $6.01 | $12.03 |
| premium | $5.01 | $6.45 | $12.90 |
| diesel | $5.60 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.20
Garden State Parkway
(20.1 mi)
$1.20
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 9.8 | 0 | $3.43 | $1.57 |
| Efficient EV | 8.2 | 0 | $2.86 | $1.31 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.1 | 0 | $4.58 | $2.09 |
Gas CO2
11 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (64% 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
Society Hill, NJ
Evening in Society Hill on Tuesday
Local time
8:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
84°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
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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?
32.7 mi in 53m, mostly highway — 20.1 mi of that is on Garden State Parkway.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 20.1 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and New Durham Road. You will hit about 17 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near CR 618 / Paulison Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 32.7 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: near the start (CR 618 / Paulison Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
169 ft
57 ft
Total Climb
204 ft
Total Descent
236 ft
Highest Point
169 ft
~9.3 mi in
Elevation Range
112 ft
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 Society Hill, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South and Metuchen.
Gsp Toll South
3.8 mi in
|
~6m
Metuchen
24.1 mi in
|
~35m
About the Cities
Starting in Passaic, NJ
Full guide →Founded 1679
Passaic is a city in New Jersey.
Top landmarks
- • People's Bank and Trust Company Building — historic building in Passaic City, New Jersey
Arriving in Society Hill, NJ
Full guide →City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 32.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 20.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.20 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. 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.
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 Society Hill, 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): Navigation decision point; at 3.8 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Society Hill, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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