Origin
Monmouth Beach, NJ
Morning in Monmouth Beach on Saturday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Monmouth Beach, NJ to Paterson, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
57.1 mi
92 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 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Monmouth Beach, NJ
David Kanigan
Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
The drive from Monmouth Beach, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Garden State Parkway, Newman Springs Road, NJ 19 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 45.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.19 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 57.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 21m highway drive covering 57.1 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Newman Springs Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 45.1 miles on Garden State Parkway.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 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 Newman Springs Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 15 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 57.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
15 mi into trip
|
~23m 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
54 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
56.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m in
|
CR 638 / Grand Street
Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m 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 Monmouth Beach, NJ and Paterson, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp Toll North and Crossover To Express Roadway.
Gsp Toll North
8.2 mi in
|
~15m
Crossover To Express Roadway
15 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 45.1 mi | 59m |
| Newman Springs Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| NJ 19 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Seven Bridges Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Monmouth Boulevard | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Patten Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Rumson Road | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pinckney Road | 0.6 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 45.1 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Monmouth Beach, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on Riverdale Avenue
469 ft
·
16 sec
·
Riverdale Avenue
2
Continue on Wesley Street
0.3 mi
·
51 sec
·
Wesley Street
3
Turn left onto Patten Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Patten Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 33
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Monmouth Boulevard
5
Turn right onto CR 33
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Myrtle Avenue
6
Continue on CR 33
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Seven Bridges Road
7
At end of road, turn left onto CR 520
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Rumson Road
8
At end of road, turn right onto CR 520; CR 11
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Branch Avenue
9
Turn left onto CR 520
0.6 mi
·
58 sec
·
Pinckney Road
10
At end of road, turn left onto CR 520
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Broad Street
11
Turn right onto CR 520
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Newman Springs Road
12
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP Toll North
13
Merge onto GSP
6.3 mi
·
7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
12 sec
Toward Crossover to Express Roadway
Use the slight left lane.
15
Merge onto GSP
39 mi
·
52 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155A
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Merge onto NJ 19
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 19
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
23
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
24
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.5 mi from Monmouth Beach, NJ · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.5 miles from Monmouth Beach, 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
$9.19 one way
$18.37 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.34 | $20.68 |
| premium | $4.95 | $11.14 | $22.27 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $13.44 | $26.89 |
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: 20 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $6.00 | $2.74 |
| Efficient EV | 14.3 | 0 | $5.00 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.99 | $3.65 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Paterson, NJ
Morning in Paterson on Saturday
Local time
6:02 AM
EDT
Current temp
90°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 2 to 10 mph
5% chance
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
23 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 21m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Monmouth Beach, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 57.1 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Newman Springs Road, 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 28.5 miles from Monmouth Beach, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.19 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 57.1 miles you will encounter 19 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 15 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 54 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 56.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Monmouth Beach, 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 Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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