Commute I-280 from Turnpike to Parkway (Newark, Passaic: construction, activity, drive)

[JGAKATS]

Does anyone know how long it takes to drive on I-280 west from the Turnpike to the Parkway at around 8-8:30AM.

Is traffic really bad going westbound in the morning?

[lammius]

There is currently a lot of construction activity near the bridge over the Passaic River that has an effect on traffic in that area. How long the delays are in the morning I don't know. Without traffic it probably takes 5 minutes to get from the Tpk to the Pkwy on 280, but I'd give 15 or more during rush, unless anyone else here can give you better info.

[AnesthesiaMD]

Once or twice a week I drive east bound on 280 around 7:00 - 7:30 into Newark. I rarely see traffic coming the other direction.

But there is always a tie up getting onto the GSP southbound in the AM (at the toll booths). Getting onto northbound GSP is usually ok though.