Origin
Deerfield, NJ
Evening in Deerfield on Thursday
Local time
5:47 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Deerfield, NJ to Paterson, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 14m
Distance
126.7 mi
204 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 5m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Deerfield, NJ
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Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Deerfield, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 126.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pole Tavern Circle, Bridgeton Pike, Ellis Mill Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
63.3 miles from Deerfield, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 126.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 126.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pole Tavern Circle is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Deerfield, NJ to Paterson, NJ is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Deerfield, NJ to Paterson, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pole Tavern Circle | — | — |
| Bridgeton Pike | — | — |
| Ellis Mill Road | — | — |
| Ellis Street | — | — |
| NJ 55 North | — | — |
| Veterans Memorial Highway | — | — |
| Deptford | — | — |
| Deptford Center Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Pole Tavern Circle
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Deerfield, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on West Deerfield Road
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
West Deerfield Road
2
Turn left
6.6 mi
·
9 min
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pole Tavern Circle
85 ft
·
1 sec
·
Pole Tavern Circle
4
Exit the rotary onto Bridgeton Pike
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Bridgeton Pike
5
Turn right onto Ellis Mill Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
Ellis Mill Road
6
Continue on Ellis Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Ellis Street
7
Take the ramp left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
NJ 55 North: Bellmawr
8
Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway
9.6 mi
·
11 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit slight right toward Deptford, Almonesson
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Deptford, Almonesson
10
Continue on Deptford Center Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Deptford Center Road
11
Turn left onto Hurffville Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Hurffville Road
12
Continue on Clements Bridge Road
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Clements Bridge Road
13
Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
West Clements Bridge Road
14
Turn left onto Black Horse Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Black Horse Pike
15
Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
16
Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
NJTP North: New York
17
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
23 mi
·
26 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
18
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
19
Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
20
Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP North: Garden State Parkway
21
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
26 mi
·
35 min
·
Garden State Parkway
22
Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 19: Paterson
23
Merge slight left
1.7 mi
·
1 min
24
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
315 ft
·
8 sec
·
I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
25
Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
·
Grand Street
26
Turn right onto Grand Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
27
Turn left onto Main Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
28
Turn right onto Market Street
453 ft
·
16 sec
·
Market Street
29
Turn left onto Colt Street
43 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
30
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 63.3 miles from Deerfield, NJ, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
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 28 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.3 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 50m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Paterson, NJ than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Deerfield, 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 Deerfield, NJ
This is one driving day of about 126.7 miles and 2h 14m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Deerfield, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.3 mi from Deerfield, NJ · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.3 miles from Deerfield, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Paterson, NJ
The final approach into Paterson, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Paterson, NJ.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.01 one way
$42.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $23.01 | $46.01 |
| premium | $4.93 | $24.57 | $49.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.97 | $55.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38 | 0 | $13.30 | $6.08 |
| Efficient EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.09 | $5.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.74 | $8.11 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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.
Destination
Paterson, NJ
Evening in Paterson on Thursday
Local time
5:47 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
15 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 14m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Deerfield, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 126.7 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pole Tavern Circle, Bridgeton Pike, Ellis Mill Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 63.3 miles from Deerfield, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.01 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Deerfield, NJ to Paterson, NJ is easy. At 2h 14m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Deerfield, NJ to Paterson, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Deerfield, NJ to Paterson, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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