Origin
Marlton, NJ
Evening in Marlton on Sunday
Local time
7:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Marlton, NJ to Paterson, NJ
Drive Time
1h 55m
Distance
90.2 mi
145 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 47m
★
6 AM
1h 55m
8 AM
2h 12m
10 AM
2h 1m
12 PM
1h 59m
3 PM
2h 2m
5 PM
2h 11m
8 PM
1h 50m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marlton, NJ
James Kampeis
Paterson, NJ
Ren Aukeman
Trip Overview
If you are planning a trip from Marlton to Paterson, you are looking at a direct, 90.2-mile journey through the heart of New Jersey. Expect to spend about 1 hour and 55 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. You will primarily utilize the New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, and NJ 73 to navigate between these two Northeast locations. Budgeting roughly $15 for fuel should cover your transit costs effectively. Because the route is straightforward and relatively short, there is no need to split this into an overnight trip. It is a practical, efficient way to connect the southern and northern parts of the state without unnecessary complexity.
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
45.1 miles from Marlton, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a highway-focused drive, with 95% of your time spent on high-speed thoroughfares. You will quickly settle into a rhythm on the New Jersey Turnpike, which hosts your longest uninterrupted stretch of 55.9 miles. The experience is defined by steady, fast-paced interstate travel rather than local meandering. As you transition between the Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway, you will notice the character of the road remains consistent and functional. It is a straightforward commute designed for speed and directness, allowing you to cover significant ground with minimal effort.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 55.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 90.2 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 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Take the exit toward NJ 73: Palmyra, Tacony Bridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJ 73: Palmyra, Tacony Bridge
7
3.3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward NJTP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward NJTP
7
3.6 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward NJTP North: New York
8
60.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
Take the exit toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...
8
89.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m 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
Towns Along This Route
Between Marlton, NJ and Paterson, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp and Woodbridge.
Gsp
60.1 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Woodbridge
60.1 mi in
|
~1h 11m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 55.9 mi | 1h 4m |
| Garden State Parkway | 25.8 mi | 35m |
| NJ 73 | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| NJ 19 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Marlton Pike | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grand Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Maple Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marlton, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on this road
28 ft
·
7 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto CR 620
113 ft
·
4 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto CR 607
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
North Maple Avenue
4
Turn left onto NJ 70
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Marlton Pike
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
Toward NJ 73: Palmyra, Tacony Bridge
Use the slight right lane.
6
Merge onto NJ 73
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
NJ 73
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Continue on NJ 73
198 ft
·
3 sec
·
NJ 73
Use the right lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward NJTP
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Merge onto NJTP
15 mi
·
16 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the none lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP
41 mi
·
47 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto GSP
26 mi
·
35 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the none lane.
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155A
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16
Merge onto NJ 19
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 19
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
18
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Turn left onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
22
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
23
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Trip Plan
Since this is a sub-two-hour drive, you have a great deal of flexibility regarding your departure time. However, given the reliance on major arteries like the New Jersey Turnpike, try to avoid peak rush hours to ensure you maintain that 1-hour and 55-minute travel time. You won't need to plan for formal stops, but keep an eye on your fuel gauge before merging onto the Turnpike to avoid premium pricing at rest areas. Because the route is so efficient, you can easily make the round trip in a single day if needed. For the smoothest experience, check real-time traffic conditions for the Garden State Parkway before you leave, as congestion can fluctuate significantly on this section of the journey.
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 45.1 miles from Marlton, NJ, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 80 miles or 1h 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.1 miles or 54m 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 31m
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 Marlton, 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 Marlton, NJ
This is one driving day of about 90.2 miles and 1h 55m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Marlton, 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 New Jersey Turnpike for about 55.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.1 mi from Marlton, NJ · 54m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.1 miles from Marlton, 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
$14.93 one way
$29.85 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $16.33 | $32.66 |
| premium | $4.92 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $20.04 | $40.08 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.38
New Jersey Turnpike
(55.9 mi)
$7.83
Garden State Parkway
(25.8 mi)
$1.55
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
$15
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.1 | 0 | $9.47 | $4.33 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.89 | $3.61 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.1 | 0 | $12.63 | $5.77 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 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 Sunday
Local time
7:08 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
1 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 55m 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 Marlton, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 90.2 miles and takes about 1h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, NJ 73. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.1 miles from Marlton, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.93 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 20 significant decision points across 90.2 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 0.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Marlton, NJ and Paterson, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp and Woodbridge.
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