Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jun 3, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
58m
Distance
45.9 mi
74 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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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Whitehouse Station, NJ
Malcolm Garret
Passaic, NJ to Whitehouse Station, NJ is 45.9 miles and takes about 58 minutes via Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, NJ 21, and Oldwick Road, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within New Jersey, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward, highway-focused drive that's perfect for a quick day trip or a short segment of a larger journey. Given its brevity, you won't need an overnight stay, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway | 30.1 mi | 34m |
| NJ 21 | 7.8 mi | 8m |
| Oldwick Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Irvine Turner Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| University Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Springfield Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Paulison Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 40 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~3,775 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~359 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10.5×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Whitehouse Station, NJ.
Start on Passaic Avenue
Turn left onto CR 618
Turn right onto CR 601
Take the ramp
Merge onto NJ 21
Turn right onto CR 506 Spur
Turn left onto Broad Street
Keep slight right at fork onto University Avenue
Turn right onto Market Street
Turn left onto CR 510; CR 603
Turn left onto Irvine Turner Boulevard
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 78
Take the exit
Merge onto I 78
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78
Merge onto I 78
Take the exit
Turn left onto CR 523
At end of road, turn left onto US 22; CR 523
Turn right onto CR 523
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23 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 8.6 and 42.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Broad Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Market Street
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto I 78 toward I 78 West: Clinton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 523: Oldwick, Whitehouse
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$8.12 one way
$16.23 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.92 | $8.89 | $17.78 |
| premium | $5.24 | $9.48 | $18.95 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $9.67 | $19.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.82 | $2.20 |
| Efficient EV | 11.5 | 0 | $4.02 | $1.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.43 | $2.94 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Evening in Passaic on Wednesday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Whitehouse Station on Wednesday
Local time
6:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Mostly Cloudy
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 predominantly highway-focused, with 83% of the drive taking place on faster roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 30.1 miles on the Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway, offering a consistent pace for a good portion of the journey. While the main roads include NJ 21 and Oldwick Road, the overall character leans towards efficient travel rather than winding country lanes. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes getting you to your destination smoothly and directly.
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.
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 21 decision points packed into just 45.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 58m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.6 miles (Broad Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.6 miles (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
683 ft
Total Descent
616 ft
Highest Point
452 ft
~23 mi in
Elevation Range
431 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Passaic, NJ and Whitehouse Station, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 523: Oldwick and Whitehouse.
Cr 523: Oldwick
Whitehouse
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 58m. Total distance: 45.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
58m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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