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Trip from Maple Shade, NJ to Paterson, NJ

Data updated 1 hour ago

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

75.7 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 31m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 53m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 42m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 34m

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

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township in Burlington County, New Jersey

Maple Shade, NJ

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city in and the county seat of Passaic County, New Jersey, United States

Paterson, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 75.7-mile drive from Maple Shade, NJ, to Paterson, NJ, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 38 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, with an estimated fuel cost of $13. The route primarily utilizes the Garden State Parkway, offering a direct path through the Northeast region of New Jersey. Given its efficiency and lack of designated stops, this drive is ideal for those looking to get from point A to point B without extensive detours.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

37.9 miles from Maple Shade, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this 75.7-mile journey, with 96% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll spend the majority of your time on the Garden State Parkway, which features an uninterrupted stretch of 71.1 miles. This means consistent speeds and minimal interaction with local traffic for most of the trip. The transition to NJ 19 and Lakewood Road near the end will introduce a slight change in scenery as you approach your destination.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 17 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 71.1 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 0.1 miles in near Colonial Drive.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 75.7 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 0.1 miles (Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 75 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Colonial Drive

At end of road, turn left onto Colonial Drive

Navigation decision point

7
72.6 mi into trip | ~1h 33m 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
75 mi into trip | ~1h 36m 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
75.2 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | CR 638 / Grand Street

Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
75.4 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | CR 509 / Main Street

Turn left onto CR 509 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Garden State Parkway 71.1 mi 1h 29m
NJ 19 1.7 mi 1m
Lakewood Road 0.4 mi <1m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
Lomell Lane 0.3 mi <1m
Grand Street 0.2 mi <1m
Rivercrest Drive 0.1 mi <1m
Market Street <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 71.1 mi, about 1h 29m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Maple Shade, NJ and Paterson, NJ.

1

Start on Rivercrest Drive

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Rivercrest Drive
2

At end of road, turn left onto Colonial Drive

432 ft · 16 sec · Colonial Drive
3

At end of road, turn right onto NJ 166

0.4 mi · 45 sec · Lakewood Road
4

Turn right onto Lomell Lane

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Lomell Lane
5

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 47 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
6

Merge onto GSP

19 mi · 22 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 31 sec
8

Continue on GSP

52 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 155A Toward NJ 19: Paterson Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Merge onto NJ 19

1.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 19
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11

Take the exit

313 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 23 sec
Toward Grand Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
13

Turn right onto CR 638

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Turn left onto CR 509

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn right onto CR 648

453 ft · 15 sec · Market Street
16

Turn left onto Colt Street

42 ft · 3 sec · Colt Street
17

Arrive at destination

Colt Street

Trip Plan

With a duration of under two hours and an estimated fuel cost of just $13, this trip offers a lot of flexibility. You can leave Maple Shade at your leisure, as there are no mandatory stops or long stretches that necessitate careful timing. The primary roads are well-maintained, so focus on enjoying the direct route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the 71.1-mile stretch on the Garden State Parkway, to ensure a smooth arrival in Paterson.

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 37.9 miles from Maple Shade, NJ, or about 48m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 71.1 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 75.7 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.9 miles or 48m 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 22m

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 Maple Shade, 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 Maple Shade, NJ

This is one driving day of about 75.7 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Maple Shade, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 71.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.9 mi from Maple Shade, NJ · 48m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

38 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 75.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.9 miles from Maple Shade, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 71.1 miles.

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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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...

0 mi from route ~1 min detour Free near mile 75.7
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
View on nps.gov
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...

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 near mile 65.3
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...

15 mi from route ~37 min detour Free near mile 57.4
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...

18 mi from route ~45 min detour Free near mile 31.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.55 one way

$25.10 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 27 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.75 $27.49
premium $4.93 $14.68 $29.36
diesel $5.61 $16.71 $33.43

Estimated Tolls: $4.26

Garden State Parkway (71.1 mi) $4.26

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

$13

Tolls

$4

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.95 $3.63
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.62 $3.03
EV Truck/SUV 30.3 0 $10.60 $4.84

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 data refreshed 2 days ago

Origin

Maple Shade, NJ

Night in Maple Shade on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Paterson, NJ

Night in Paterson on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 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

7 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 38m 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 Maple Shade, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 75.7 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, NJ 19, Lakewood Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 37.9 miles from Maple Shade, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.55 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 is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 75.7 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 72.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 75 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Maple Shade, NJ to Paterson, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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