Spanning 100.2 miles through the Northeast, this straightforward journey from Wenonah to Passaic typically takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend roughly $17 on fuel for the trek, making it a budget-friendly option for travel within New Jersey. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, ensuring a direct connection between your starting point and destination. It is a practical choice for those who value efficiency over scenic detours, as the path remains entirely within the state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.1 miles from Wenonah, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 6m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
New Jersey Turnpike
75 mi
1h 27m
NJ 21
11.4 mi
16m
Veterans Memorial Highway
2.4 mi
3m
US 1
1.7 mi
2m
Bankbridge Road
1.5 mi
3m
Black Horse Pike
0.8 mi
1m
West Clements Bridge Road
0.8 mi
1m
NJ 81
0.7 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 75 mi, about 1h 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wenonah, NJ and Passaic, NJ.
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Start on North Clinton Avenue
0.2 mi·58 sec·North Clinton Avenue
2
Turn left onto CR 632
0.4 mi·54 sec·East Mantua Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 553
0.1 mi·16 sec·Woodbury-Glassboro Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Turn left onto Bankbridge Road
1.5 mi·3 min·Bankbridge Road
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto NJ 47
0.3 mi·25 sec·Delsea Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
Toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
7
Merge onto NJ 55
2.4 mi·3 min·Veterans Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit onto Exit 58
0.3 mi·29 sec·Exit 58
Exit 58Toward Deptford, AlmonessonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Continue on Deptford Center Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Deptford Center Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
10
Turn left onto NJ 41
0.7 mi·1 min·Hurffville Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Continue on NJ 41; CR 544
0.3 mi·45 sec·Clements Bridge Road
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 41
0.8 mi·1 min·West Clements Bridge Road
13
Turn left onto NJ 168
0.8 mi·1 min·Black Horse Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·33 sec
Toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward NJTP North: New YorkUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Merge onto NJTP
23 mi·26 min·New Jersey Turnpike
17
Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP
52 mi·1 hr·New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 13AToward Newark Airport, Elizabeth SeaportUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto NJ 81
0.7 mi·1 min·NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Continue on US 1; US 9
1.7 mi·2 min·US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22
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.
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Exit 11AToward River Drive, PassaicUse the slight right lane.
24
Continue on CR 624
350 ft·8 sec·River Drive
25
Turn left onto CR 618
0.5 mi·54 sec·Paulison Avenue
26
Turn right onto Passaic Avenue
95 ft·2 sec·Passaic Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Passaic Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour and 10-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours on the New Jersey Turnpike is always a smart move. Since the route is designed for continuous travel with zero mandatory stops, you can easily handle the drive in one go without needing to plan for rest breaks. Keep your toll payment methods ready, as the heavy reliance on the Turnpike system makes this a toll-intensive route. If you are sensitive to heavy transit, try scheduling your departure for mid-morning or mid-afternoon to ensure a smoother experience on the highway sections. Always keep an eye on your fuel gauge before entering the Turnpike, as the 75-mile stretch offers limited opportunities for quick detours.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.1 miles from Wenonah, NJ, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 75 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 22 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.1 miles or 1h 6m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 43m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Passaic, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Wenonah, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Wenonah, NJ
This is one driving day of about 100.2 miles and 2h 10m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Wenonah, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 75 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 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 5.2 and 99.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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5.2 mi into trip|~10m in|Exit 58
Take the exit onto Exit 58 toward Deptford, Almonesson
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 58
Toward Deptford, Almonesson
7
8.9 mi into trip|~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
84.5 mi into trip|~1h 46m 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
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87.9 mi into trip|~1h 52m 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
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99.3 mi into trip|~2h 8m 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
$16.61 one way
$33.22 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$18.19
$36.39
premium
$4.93
$19.43
$38.86
diesel
$5.61
$22.12
$44.25
Estimated Tolls: $10.50
New Jersey Turnpike
(75 mi)$10.50
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
$17
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$52–$77
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30.1
0
$10.52
$4.81
Efficient EV
25.1
0
$8.77
$4.01
EV Truck/SUV
40.1
0
$14.03
$6.41
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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 17, 2026
Origin
Wenonah, NJ
Night
in Wenonah on Saturday
Local time
10:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Passaic, NJ
Night
in Passaic on Saturday
Local time
10:50 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
12 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 10m 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.
Thomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
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 100.2
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 82.9
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 86.3
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 a high-speed, highway-focused character, with 89% of the journey spent on major roads like the New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 21, and the Veterans Memorial Highway. You will settle into a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, highlighted by a 75-mile uninterrupted stretch along the New Jersey Turnpike. While the initial leg feels like a standard interstate grind, the transition onto local connectors like NJ 21 shifts the driving environment as you approach the urban density of Passaic. You should anticipate a highly functional, utilitarian experience behind the wheel that prioritizes speed and direct navigation.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 75 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 5.2 miles in near Exit 58.
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 21 significant decision points across 100.2 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 5.2 miles (Exit 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
143 ft26 ft
Total Climb
228 ft
Total Descent
195 ft
Highest Point
143 ft
~57.2 mi in
Elevation Range
117 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Wenonah, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Deptford, Almonesson, Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Newark Airport and Elizabeth Seaport - among others.
Deptford
5.2 mi in|~10m|via Exit 58
Almonesson
5.2 mi in|~10m|via Exit 58
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
8.7 mi in|~17m
Njtp North: New York
8.9 mi in|~18m
Newark Airport
84.5 mi in|~1h 46m
Elizabeth Seaport
84.5 mi in|~1h 46m
Downtown
87.9 mi in|~1h 52m|via NJ 21
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 100.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 75 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.50 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.2 miles (Exit 58): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Thomas Edison National Historical Park, Paterson Great Falls 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.
