Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 13m
Distance
53.9 mi
87 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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West Long Branch, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Passaic, NJ to West Long Branch, NJ is 53.9 miles and takes about 1h 13m via the Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, entirely within New Jersey. Expect a straightforward drive primarily on a major parkway. Given its relatively short distance and duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion, making it easy to fit into a busy schedule without needing an overnight stay.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 39.1 mi | 50m |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| NJ 36 | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Bloomfield Avenue | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Broadway | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Passaic Avenue | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| East Passaic Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Parker Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and West Long Branch, 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
Merge onto GSP
Take the exit
Continue on NJ 36
Take the exit
Turn slight right onto NJ 71
Turn left onto Parker Road
Turn right onto CR 15
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 27 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 0 and 49.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Navigation decision point
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 Express Roadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward NJ 36 North: Eatontown, Long Branch
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$9.53 one way
$19.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $10.44 | $20.88 |
| premium | $5.24 | $11.13 | $22.26 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $11.35 | $22.71 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.71
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
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.2 | 0 | $5.66 | $2.59 |
| Efficient EV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.72 | $2.16 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.6 | 0 | $7.55 | $3.45 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Afternoon in Passaic on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Light Rain
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 23 at 2:24AM EDT until May 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Afternoon in West Long Branch on Wednesday
Local time
4:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Rain
Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued May 23 at 2:24AM EDT until May 23 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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.
Nearly all of this drive, 89%, is on the highway. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 39.1 miles on the Garden State Parkway. Expect a consistent highway experience for most of the trip, with traffic likely to increase as you approach more populated areas. The route concludes with a transition from the parkway to surface roads.
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 early in the drive near CR 618 / Paulison Avenue.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.9 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 30.9 miles (GSP / Garden State Parkway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
401 ft
Total Descent
488 ft
Highest Point
222 ft
~42.4 mi in
Elevation Range
208 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Passaic, NJ and West Long Branch, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll South, Express Roadway and Long Branch.
Gsp Toll South
Express Roadway
Long Branch
Founded 1679
Passaic is a city in New Jersey.
Top landmarks
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 13m. Total distance: 53.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). 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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