Traveling from Quinton to Passaic covers 129.4 miles, a journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 37 minutes. Because this is a straightforward, highway-focused drive, it works perfectly as a single-day trip, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight logistics. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel to complete the trek. By primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 21, you will navigate from the southern reaches of the state up toward the northern urban corridor. It is a practical route that emphasizes efficiency over sightseeing, making it ideal for those who prioritize a direct connection between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.7 miles from Quinton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
100.5 mi
1h 56m
NJ 21
11.4 mi
16m
South Broadway
7.8 mi
9m
Quinton Road
2.4 mi
2m
US 1
1.7 mi
2m
East Broadway
1.6 mi
1m
NJ 81
0.7 mi
1m
Paulison Avenue
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 100.5 mi, about 1h 56m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Quinton, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on NJ 49
0.2 mi·13 sec·Quinton-Marlboro Road
2
Continue on NJ 49
2.4 mi·2 min·Quinton Road
3
Continue on NJ 49
1.6 mi·1 min·East Broadway
4
Turn right onto NJ 49
0.2 mi·13 sec·Front Street
5
Continue on NJ 49
2.6 mi·2 min·South Broadway
6
Continue on NJ 49
0.3 mi·22 sec·Broadway Road
7
Continue on NJ 49
5.2 mi·6 min·South Broadway
8
Take the exit
300 ft·8 sec
Toward US 40 East, NJTP: Hook Road, Atlantic City
9
Turn straight onto Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
0.2 mi·20 sec·Old Pennsville-Auburn Road
10
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 40 East: Atlantic City
11
Merge onto NJTP; US 40
1.9 mi·2 min·New Jersey Turnpike
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·13 sec
13
Continue on this road
0.2 mi·11 sec·this road
14
Merge onto NJTP
47 mi·53 min·New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
52 mi·1 hr·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 13AToward Newark Airport, Elizabeth SeaportUse the slight right lane.
17
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi·2 min·US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21
11 mi·16 min·NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, DowntownUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 11AToward River Drive, PassaicUse the slight right lane.
22
Continue on CR 624
350 ft·8 sec·River Drive
23
Turn left onto CR 618
0.5 mi·54 sec·Paulison Avenue
24
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft·2 sec·Passaic Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Trip Plan
Planning your departure is key, as the heavy reliance on major turnpikes can lead to congestion during peak hours. You have the flexibility to complete this trip in one go, though scheduling at least one stop is recommended to break up the 129.4-mile trek and refresh your focus. Since you are staying on major thoroughfares for most of the drive, fuel availability is generally consistent, so keep an eye on your gauge while on the Turnpike. A helpful tip is to check traffic reports specifically for the NJ 21 section before you leave, as local conditions there can fluctuate more than on the open highway. With a $21 fuel budget in mind, you can easily manage this trip with a single, efficient stop.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.7 miles from Quinton, NJ, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 100.5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.7 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Passaic, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Quinton, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Quinton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 129.4 miles and 2h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Quinton, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 100.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 61.9 and 128.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
61.9 mi into trip|~1h 12m in|NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
8
113.8 mi into trip|~2h 13m in
Take the exit toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
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 13A
Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport
6
115.1 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
117.2 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|NJ 21
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21 toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown
8
128.6 mi into trip|~2h 35m in
Take the exit toward River Drive, Passaic
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 11A
Toward River Drive, Passaic
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.45 one way
$42.91 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg45 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$23.50
$46.99
premium
$4.93
$25.10
$50.19
diesel
$5.61
$28.57
$57.14
Estimated Tolls: $14.07
New Jersey Turnpike
(100.5 mi)$14.07
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
38.8
0
$13.59
$6.21
Efficient EV
32.4
0
$11.32
$5.18
EV Truck/SUV
51.8
0
$18.12
$8.28
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (67% 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 Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Quinton, NJ
Night
in Quinton on Saturday
Local time
9:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Passaic, NJ
Night
in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
9:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
13 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
2h 37m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park
National Historical Park
Silk cloth and steam locomotives; textiles and continuous paper rolls; firearms and aircraft engines. What do these things have in common? All were manufactured in the same place - Paterson, NJ. In 17...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 129.4
Today, the brick buildings on Main Street in West Orange, NJ seem quiet, betraying little evidence of the research, development, and innovation of their heyday. Visitors can step back in time to Thoma...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
$10
near mile 120.5
Spanning 27,000 acres from Sandy Hook in New Jersey to Breezy Point in New York City, the park is both the gateway from the ocean into New York Harbor, and the gateway to the National Park Service for...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 111.6
Morristown National Historical Park commemorates the sites of General Washington and the Continental Army’s winter encampment from December 1779 to June 1780, where soldiers survived the coldest winte...
19 mi from route
~47 min detour
Free
near mile 116.1
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This trip is defined by its high-speed efficiency, with 88% of the route consisting of highway driving. You will spend the bulk of your time on the New Jersey Turnpike, which features a long, uninterrupted 100.5-mile stretch that allows for steady cruising. As you approach the end of the journey, the landscape shifts from the Turnpike’s wide lanes to the more localized flow of NJ 21 and South Broadway. Expect a utilitarian experience where the focus is on maintaining momentum rather than navigating complex backroads. It is a classic interstate-heavy commute that demands steady focus as you transition from rural southern New Jersey into the denser northern regions.
88% 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: 100.5 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and NJ 21. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 61.9 miles in near NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike.
Driving Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 129.4 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 61.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
141 ft8 ft
Total Climb
499 ft
Total Descent
406 ft
Highest Point
141 ft
~102.5 mi in
Elevation Range
132 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Quinton, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Atlantic City, Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport and Downtown.
Atlantic City
12.4 mi in|~15m
Newark Airport
113.8 mi in|~2h 13m
Elizabeth Seaport
113.8 mi in|~2h 13m
Downtown
117.2 mi in|~2h 19m|via NJ 21
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 37m. Total distance: 129.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 100.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $14.07 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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 Passaic, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 61.9 miles (NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 113.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 115.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area (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 Passaic, NJ before heading back.
