Origin
Fair Haven, NJ
Night in Fair Haven on Thursday
Local time
9:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Fair Haven, NJ to Paterson, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 14m
Distance
53.3 mi
86 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 26m
8 PM
1h 11m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Fair Haven, NJ
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Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 53.3-mile drive from Fair Haven, NJ, to Paterson, NJ, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 14 minutes. Designed as a single-day excursion, it keeps you within the familiar Northeast region of New Jersey. The route is predominantly highway-focused, with an estimated fuel cost of $9, making it an economical option for a short journey. You'll primarily navigate the Garden State Parkway and NJ 19, offering a direct path between these two New Jersey locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 14m. Total distance: 53.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 53.3-mile journey, with 88% of the route utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 45.1 miles on the Garden State Parkway, providing a consistent pace for a significant portion of your travel. While the primary roads are NJ 19 and East Front Street towards the end, the overall character remains that of efficient highway travel, minimizing complex intersections and maximizing your time on the road.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 45.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and NJ 19. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 11.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
11.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward Crossover to Express Roadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward Crossover to Express Roadway
7
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward NJ 19: Paterson
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
Exit 155A
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
8
52.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Grand Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward Grand Street
7
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 13m in
|
CR 638 / Grand Street
Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
53 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
CR 509 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 509 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fair Haven, NJ and Paterson, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North and Crossover To Express Roadway.
Gsp Toll North
4.5 mi in
|
~8m
Crossover To Express Roadway
11.3 mi in
|
~17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 45.1 mi | 59m |
| NJ 19 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| East Front Street | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| Newman Springs Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Shrewsbury Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| River Road | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grand Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 45.1 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fair Haven, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on Fisk Street
33 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fisk Street
2
Turn right onto Locust Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
Locust Avenue
3
Turn left onto CR 10
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Front Street
4
Continue on CR 10
0.5 mi
·
56 sec
·
River Road
5
Continue on CR 10
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
East Front Street
6
Turn left onto CR 13
216 ft
·
4 sec
·
Rector Place
7
Continue on CR 13
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Shrewsbury Avenue
8
Turn right onto CR 520
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Newman Springs Road
9
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP Toll North
10
Merge onto GSP
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward Crossover to Express Roadway
Use the slight left lane.
12
Merge onto GSP
39 mi
·
52 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155A
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Merge onto NJ 19
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 19
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
20
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
21
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.7 mi from Fair Haven, NJ · 38m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.7 miles from Fair Haven, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.84 one way
$17.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.68 | $19.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.34 | $20.67 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.71
Garden State Parkway
(45.1 mi)
$2.71
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Tolls
$3
Total
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16 | 0 | $5.60 | $2.56 |
| Efficient EV | 13.3 | 0 | $4.66 | $2.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.46 | $3.41 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Night in Paterson on Thursday
Local time
9:52 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
14 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
1h 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 Fair Haven, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 53.3 miles and takes about 1h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 19, East Front Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 26.7 miles from Fair Haven, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.84 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 53.3 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 50.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Fair Haven, NJ and Paterson, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North and Crossover To Express Roadway.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Gateway National Recreation Area. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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