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Trip from Passaic, NJ to Whitehouse Station, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Jul 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

58m

Distance

45.9 mi

74 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$7

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 14 min
4 AM
0h 54m ★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 8m
10 AM
1h 2m
12 PM
1h 1m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Passaic, NJ

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Downtown Whitehouse Station, NJ, NJ

Whitehouse Station, NJ

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Trip Overview

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.

Main Roads

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
Longest stretch: Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway — 30.1 mi, about 34m

Traffic on I-78

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

12a 6a noon 6p 11p

Averaged across 51 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Passaic, NJ and Whitehouse Station, 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

24 mi · 27 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Exit 24 Toward CR 523: Oldwick, Whitehouse Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21

Turn left onto CR 523

2.1 mi · 3 min · Oldwick Road
22

At end of road, turn left onto US 22; CR 523

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 22; CR 523
Use the left lane.
23

Turn right onto CR 523

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
24

Arrive at destination

CR 523

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

most populous city in the United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

New York City, NY

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.

Pacing Suggestions

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Metuchen, NJ

Meal break

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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

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.

7
8.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | Broad Street

Turn left onto Broad Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
9.6 mi into trip | ~12m in | Market Street

Turn right onto Market Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right 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
42.9 mi into trip | ~53m in

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 24 Toward CR 523: Oldwick, Whitehouse

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$7.32 one way

$14.64 round trip

$4.05/gal 25.4 MPG avg 16 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.48 $8.10 $16.20
premium $4.81 $8.69 $17.38
diesel $4.80 $8.67 $17.33

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$7

Estimated CO2 emission: 16.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.

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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Jul 5, 2026

Origin

Passaic, NJ

Afternoon in Passaic on Sunday

Local time

4:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

84°F

Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 6 mph 76% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 5 at 3:40PM EDT until July 7 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 5 at 3:15PM EDT until July 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Whitehouse Station, NJ

Afternoon in Whitehouse Station on Sunday

Local time

4:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SE 0 to 5 mph 67% chance Live forecast

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 5 at 3:40PM EDT until July 7 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Upton NY

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued July 5 at 3:15PM EDT until July 6 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

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

58m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

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.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.1 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

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.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

452 ft 21 ft

Total Climb

683 ft

Total Descent

616 ft

Highest Point

452 ft

~23 mi in

Elevation Range

431 ft

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 Whitehouse Station, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 523: Oldwick and Whitehouse.

Cr 523: Oldwick

42.9 mi in | ~53m

Whitehouse

42.9 mi in | ~53m

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 Whitehouse Station, 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.1 miles on Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 5 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Whitehouse Station, 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 9.6 miles (Market Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: 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 Whitehouse Station, 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, 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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