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Trip from Williamstown, NJ to Passaic, NJ

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 12m

Distance

102.3 mi

165 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 3m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m

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

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Downtown Williamstown, NJ, NJ

Williamstown, NJ

Garrison Gao

city in Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Passaic, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 102.3-mile drive from Williamstown, NJ, to Passaic, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 12 minutes. Primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike, NJ 73, and NJ 21, the journey is heavily highway-focused. With a projected fuel cost of around $18, this route is efficient for a quick trip. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel geographically contained. Expect a straightforward drive that's well-suited for a day trip without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

51.1 miles from Williamstown, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 66.5 mi 1h 17m
NJ 73 11.5 mi 16m
NJ 21 11.4 mi 16m
Williamstown Road 4.1 mi 6m
Taunton Road 1.7 mi 2m
US 1 1.7 mi 2m
Sicklerville Road 1.5 mi 2m
NJ 81 0.7 mi 1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 66.5 mi, about 1h 17m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Williamstown, NJ and Passaic, NJ.

1

Start on this road

131 ft · 13 sec · this road
2

Turn left

36 ft · 4 sec
3

Turn right onto US 322; CR 536 Spur

1.5 mi · 2 min · Sicklerville Road
4

Continue on CR 536 Spur

4.1 mi · 6 min · Williamstown Road
5

Continue on CR 536 Spur

1.7 mi · 2 min · Taunton Road
Use the straight lane.
6

Take the ramp

0.5 mi · 1 min
7

Merge onto NJ 73

2.6 mi · 3 min · NJ 73
8

Continue on NJ 73

8.9 mi · 12 min · NJ 73
Use the straight lane.
9

Continue on NJ 73

198 ft · 3 sec · NJ 73
Use the right lane.
10

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward NJTP Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York Use the straight / right lanes.
12

Merge onto NJTP

15 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike
13

Keep slight right at fork onto NJTP

52 mi · 1 hr · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 13A Toward Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport Use the slight right lane.
15

Merge onto NJ 81

0.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 44 sec
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Continue on US 1; US 9

1.7 mi · 2 min · US 1; US 9
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 21

11 mi · 16 min · NJ 21
Toward NJ 21, US 22: Newark, Downtown Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 11A Toward River Drive, Passaic Use the slight right lane.
20

Continue on CR 624

350 ft · 8 sec · River Drive
21

Turn left onto CR 618

0.5 mi · 54 sec · Paulison Avenue
22

Turn right onto Passaic Avenue

95 ft · 2 sec · Passaic Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

Passaic Avenue

Trip Plan

Given its 2-hour duration, this trip is easily completed in one day, offering flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving early in the morning to avoid heavier traffic, especially on the New Jersey Turnpike. With no designated stops in the data, you can choose to take breaks as needed, but remember that the longest stretch is 66.5 miles, so plan a pause before or after that segment. Your estimated fuel cost is $18, so ensure your tank is sufficiently full before embarking to minimize any unplanned refueling stops.

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 51.1 miles from Williamstown, NJ, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 66.5 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 23 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.1 miles or 1h 7m 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 45m

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 Williamstown, 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 Williamstown, NJ

This is one driving day of about 102.3 miles and 2h 12m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Williamstown, 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 66.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

51 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

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.1 miles from Williamstown, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 66.5 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

Best meal stop · home stretch

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch · 19min to go 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

China Max Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Atco, New Jersey

0.9 mi

La Frontera Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Atco, New Jersey

1.4 mi

Valenca Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $20 to $30

Elizabeth, New Jersey

Hours: 10:30 am–12 pm

+19083544024

Visit website

China Max Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $10 to $20

Atco, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18567688866

Visit website

La Frontera Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20

Atco, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–7 pm

+18568462283

Visit website

Chang Wang Asian Restaurant

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20

Atco, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18567681616

Visit website

Carollo's Family Restaurant & Pizza

4.1 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

First break 1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20

Berlin, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+18563362455

Visit website

Cucina Carini

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30

Mt Laurel Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9 pm

+18564391941

Visit website

Marco's Restaurant at Indian Spring

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50

Marlton, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–9 pm

+18565961106

Visit website

Fiorentini Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Rutherford, New Jersey

Hours: 5–9:30 pm

+19737213404

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

Home stretch 4.2 mi from route ~11 min detour $1 to $10

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.2 mi from route

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Kearny, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.2 mi from route

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Halfway reset 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

East Windsor, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Halfway reset 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

West Hudson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

Military Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2 mi from route ~5 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19739005800

Visit website

Posh Princess Palace

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Lodi, New Jersey

Hours: 1–7 pm

+18628997674

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Catch Air Hasbrouck

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey

Hours: 10 am–8 pm

+12017132156

Visit website

Kiddo X Wonderland

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+17187661755

Visit website

Cousins Paintball Staten Island

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

Final third 2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Staten Island, New York

Hours: Closed

+16316986230

Visit website

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

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 19.4 and 101.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
19.4 mi into trip | ~29m in

Take the exit toward NJTP

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward NJTP
7
19.6 mi into trip | ~30m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward NJTP North: New York
8
86.6 mi into trip | ~1h 48m 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
8
90 mi into trip | ~1h 54m 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
101.5 mi into trip | ~2h 11m 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

$16.96 one way

$33.92 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $18.58 $37.15
premium $4.93 $19.84 $39.68
diesel $5.61 $22.59 $45.17

Estimated Tolls: $9.30

New Jersey Turnpike (66.5 mi) $9.30

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

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.7 0 $10.74 $4.91
Efficient EV 25.6 0 $8.95 $4.09
EV Truck/SUV 40.9 0 $14.32 $6.55

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 16, 2026

Origin

Williamstown, NJ

Late night in Williamstown on Tuesday

Local time

5:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Passaic, NJ

Late night in Passaic on Tuesday

Local time

5:01 AM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 10 mph 5% chance 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

44 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 12m 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Thomas Edison National Historical Park

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...

4 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 near mile 95.2
Park Closure: Glenmont Mansion and Grounds Closed
View on nps.gov
Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park

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 102.3
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

Gateway National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

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 84.6
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

Morristown National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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 88.2
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 90% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll experience a significant stretch of 66.5 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent, fast-paced experience. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of NJ 73 and NJ 21 might introduce slightly more varied road conditions as you approach your destination. The character is largely that of efficient travel, minimizing stops and maximizing forward progress.

90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 66.5 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 73. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 19.4 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 102.3 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 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Williamstown, NJ and Passaic, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Njtp North: New York, Newark Airport, Elizabeth Seaport and Downtown.

Njtp

19.4 mi in | ~29m

Njtp North: New York

19.6 mi in | ~30m

Newark Airport

86.6 mi in | ~1h 48m

Elizabeth Seaport

86.6 mi in | ~1h 48m

Downtown

90 mi in | ~1h 54m | via NJ 21

About the Cities

Starting in Williamstown, NJ

Full guide →

Williamstown is a city in the Delaware River region of New Jersey.

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 2h 12m. Total distance: 102.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 66.5 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.30 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 19.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 86.6 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.

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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