Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
23m
Distance
13.6 mi
22 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
5 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodland Park, NJ
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Livingston, NJ
David Kanigan
If you are planning a quick trip from Woodland Park to Livingston, you are looking at a brief 13.6-mile commute. This drive typically takes about 23 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion that requires no overnight stay. You will navigate through the Northeast region using a combination of Passaic Avenue, US 46, and CR 527. With a fuel budget of approximately $2, this is an incredibly economical route for your travel plans. It is a straightforward, practical connection between these two New Jersey communities that offers plenty of flexibility for your daily schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Passaic Avenue | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| US 46 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| CR 527 | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Essex Freeway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Browertown Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Overmount Avenue | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Eagle Rock Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Eisenhower Parkway | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Woodland Park, NJ and Livingston, NJ.
Start on Alexandria Court
Turn right onto Pershing Place
At end of road, turn right onto Overmount Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Mount Pleasant Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 635
Take the ramp
Merge onto US 46
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto CR 613
Continue on CR 613
At end of road, turn right onto CR 611
Turn right onto CR 609
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 280
Take the exit
Turn straight onto CR 527
Turn left onto NJ 10
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 13.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
At end of road, turn left onto CR 635 / Browertown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 613: The Caldwells, Lincoln Park
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward CR 527 South: Livingston
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto NJ 10 / East Mount Pleasant Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$2.25 one way
$4.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.47 | $4.94 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.64 | $5.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.00 | $6.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
| Efficient EV | 3.4 | 0 | $1.19 | $0.54 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.90 | $0.87 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Woodland Park on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
Destination
Late night in Livingston on Sunday
Local time
12:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Sunny
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
Expect a mixed driving experience as you transition between local roads and highway segments. Approximately 41% of your journey will be spent on highways, providing a blend of suburban navigation and faster transit. You will spend your longest uninterrupted stretch covering 5.8 miles on Passaic Avenue, which serves as a primary artery for the trip. The road personality shifts as you move from local thoroughfares onto US 46, requiring you to remain alert to changing traffic patterns. It is neither a long-haul interstate grind nor a purely rural backroad, but rather a functional, varied drive.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.7 miles in near CR 635 / Browertown Road.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 13.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 23m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (CR 635 / Browertown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 4.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
214 ft
Total Descent
273 ft
Highest Point
376 ft
Elevation Range
240 ft
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Woodland Park, NJ and Livingston, NJ, road signs point toward Cr 613: The Caldwells, Lincoln Park and Cr 527 South: Livingston.
Cr 613: The Caldwells
Lincoln Park
Cr 527 South: Livingston
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 23m. Total distance: 13.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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