Origin
Wayne, NJ
Late night in Wayne on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wayne, NJ to Passaic, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
15m
Distance
10.6 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Sparse
1 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 14m
★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 18m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 16m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 18m
8 PM
0h 14m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wayne, NJ
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Passaic, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip between Wayne and Passaic, NJ, you are looking at a brief 10.6-mile commute. This drive typically takes about 15 minutes, making it an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stays. You will primarily utilize a combination of US 46, US 202, and Paulison Avenue to navigate the Northeast region. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should be more than sufficient for the entire journey. Because the route is so short and straightforward, it serves as a highly efficient connection rather than a long-haul excursion. It is a practical, no-nonsense drive that gets you from point A to point B with minimal logistical planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 46 | 5.4 mi | 6m |
| Paulison Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| US 202 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Newark-Pompton Turnpike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Ryerson Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Passaic Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 46
— 5.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wayne, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
1
Start on Ryerson Avenue
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Ryerson Avenue
2
At end of road, turn right onto CR 683
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
3
Keep slight right at fork onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
4
Continue on this road
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
this road
5
Merge onto US 202; NJ 23
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
US 202; NJ 23
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
297 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
7
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
Toward US 46 East: Clifton
8
Merge onto US 46
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
US 46
9
Continue on US 46
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
US 46
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
401 ft
·
14 sec
11
At end of road, turn left onto CR 618
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Paulison Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft
·
2 sec
·
Passaic Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 8.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike
At end of road, turn right onto CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Navigation decision point
5
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Keep slight right at fork onto Newark-Pompton Turnpike
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
US 202; NJ 23
Merge onto US 202; NJ 23
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
2.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the exit toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
6
8.4 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 618 / Paulison Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.76 one way
$3.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.92 | $3.85 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.06 | $4.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.34 | $4.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.11 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.93 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.48 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
Passaic, NJ
Late night in Passaic on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
17 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
15m 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?
This trip is heavily highway-focused, with 71% of your travel time spent on major roads. You will settle into a rhythm quickly, as the longest uninterrupted stretch covers 5.4 miles specifically on US 46. While the drive begins with faster-paced highway segments, it eventually transitions into local navigation via Paulison Avenue as you approach your destination. The experience behind the wheel is functional and direct, lacking the technical complexities of mountain passes or winding rural backroads. Expect a consistent, steady pace that allows you to move between these two New Jersey communities without significant road changes.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.4 mi on US 46.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 46 and Paulison Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 10.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 15m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles (US 202; NJ 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
On the drive from Wayne, NJ to Passaic, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Clifton along the way.
Clifton
2.5 mi in
|
~3m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 15m. Total distance: 10.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.4 miles on US 46. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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.
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 0.2 miles (CR 683 / Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Newark-Pompton Turnpike): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.8 miles (US 202; NJ 23): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison 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 Passaic, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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