Origin
Middlesex, NJ
Evening in Middlesex on Thursday
Local time
8:05 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlesex, NJ to Paterson, NJ
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
53m
Distance
34.5 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlesex, NJ
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Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Middlesex, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 34.5 miles and takes about 53m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 22, Garden State Parkway, NJ 19 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on US 22. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.72 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 53m highway drive covering 34.5 miles, with most of the trip on US 22 and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.4 miles on US 22.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 22 is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Greenbrook Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Greenbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Greenbrook Road
At end of road, turn right onto Greenbrook Road
Navigation decision point
7
31.4 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
33.8 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
34 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
CR 638 / Grand Street
Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
34.1 mi into trip
|
~52m 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.
On the drive from Middlesex, NJ to Paterson, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North: Paterson along the way.
Gsp Toll North: Paterson
17 mi in
|
~28m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 15.4 mi | 24m |
| Garden State Parkway | 14.1 mi | 19m |
| NJ 19 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Greenbrook Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bound Brook Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grand Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 15.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlesex, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on Mountain Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
2
Turn left onto NJ 28
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bound Brook Road
3
Turn slight right onto Ramsey Road
510 ft
·
25 sec
·
Ramsey Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Greenbrook Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenbrook Road
5
Continue on Sebrings Mills Road
347 ft
·
15 sec
·
Sebrings Mills Road
6
Turn right onto US 22
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
US 22
7
Continue on US 22
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 22
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GSP Toll North: Paterson
10
Merge onto GSP
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155A
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Merge onto NJ 19
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 19
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
18
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
19
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 17.2 mi from Middlesex, NJ · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Middlesex, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Paterson, NJ
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Paterson, NJ if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.72 one way
$11.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.85
Garden State Parkway
(14.1 mi)
$0.85
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
8:05 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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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 Middlesex, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 34.5 miles and takes about 53m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 22, Garden State Parkway, NJ 19. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 17.2 miles from Middlesex, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.72 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Greenbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from Middlesex, NJ to Paterson, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North: Paterson along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
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