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Trip from Paterson, NJ to Fairview, NJ

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 58m

Distance

90 mi

145 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 26 min
4 AM
1h 50m ★
6 AM
1h 59m
8 AM
2h 16m
10 AM
2h 5m
12 PM
2h 3m
3 PM
2h 6m
5 PM
2h 15m
8 PM
1h 54m

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

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

Paterson, NJ

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borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Fairview, NJ

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Trip Overview

The drive from Paterson, NJ to Fairview, NJ covers 90 miles and takes about 1h 58m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 46.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.92 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

45 miles from Paterson, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 46.4 mi 53m
Garden State Parkway 23.8 mi 33m
Main Street 2.9 mi 4m
Mount Holly Bypass 2.8 mi 4m
Garden State Parkway Southbound 2.3 mi 3m
Medford-Mount Holly Road 2.1 mi 3m
NJ 19 2 mi 2m
Burlington-Mount Holly Road 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 46.4 mi, about 53m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Colt Street

216 ft · 17 sec · Colt Street
2

Turn right onto Ellison Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Ellison Street
3

Turn right onto Memorial Drive

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Memorial Drive
Use the right lane.
4

Turn right

267 ft · 9 sec
5

Turn straight onto Ward Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Ward Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on NJ 19

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Oliver Street
7

Turn slight left onto NJ 19

2.0 mi · 2 min · NJ 19
Use the slight left lane.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward GSP South Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto GSP

24 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Continue on Garden State Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
11

Take the exit onto Exit 129

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Exit 129
Exit 129 Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight left lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Use the slight left lane.
16

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

39 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

7.3 mi · 8 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
18

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 5 Toward Burlington, Mount Holly Use the right lane.
19

Continue on NJ Turnpike Exit 5

0.1 mi · 17 sec · NJ Turnpike Exit 5
20

Turn right onto CR 541

1.7 mi · 2 min · Burlington-Mount Holly Road
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto CR 541

2.8 mi · 4 min · Mount Holly Bypass
Use the right lane.
22

Turn right onto CR 541

2.9 mi · 4 min · Main Street
23

Continue on CR 541

2.1 mi · 3 min · Medford-Mount Holly Road
24

Continue on CR 541

0.8 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
25

Continue on CR 541

1.4 mi · 2 min · Stokes Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
26

Turn slight left

0.1 mi · 24 sec
Toward Dixontown Road
27

Turn left

94 ft · 7 sec
28

Turn right

182 ft · 13 sec
29

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

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 miles from Paterson, NJ, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 46.4 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 20 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 45 miles or 1h 1m 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 34m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairview, NJ than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Paterson, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Paterson, NJ

This is one driving day of about 90 miles and 1h 58m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Paterson, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 46.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Somerset, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 45 miles from Paterson, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Mi Pueblito Modern Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Medford, New Jersey

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 90

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568852638

Visit website

Kanamizu Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Medford, NJ

0.1 mi

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Union, New Jersey

1.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montclair, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 6.4

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Mi Pueblito Modern Mexican Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $20 to $30 mile 90

Medford, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:30 pm

+18568852638

Visit website

Kanamizu Japanese Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route $10 to $20 mile 90

Medford, NJ

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16097148898

Visit website

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour Moderately mile 19.3

Union, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $50 mile 19.3

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

Giorgio's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 12.9

South Orange Village, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+19737624440

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 45

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 19.3

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 6.4

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 64.3

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 19.3

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 64.3

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 64.3

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

2.2 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 32.1

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 19.3

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 32.1

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 38.6

Highland Park, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 32.1

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Nomahegan Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 19.3

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19085274900

Visit website

Military Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 12.9

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19739005800

Visit website

West Hudson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 12.9

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 12.9

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 32.1

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Echo Lake Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 19.3

Mountainside, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Mindowaskin Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 19.3

Westfield, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+19082330028

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 77.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Memorial Drive

Turn right onto Memorial Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
8
29.4 mi into trip | ~41m in | Exit 129

Take the exit onto Exit 129 toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

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 129 Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New Yor...
8
29.8 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
9
30.4 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
8
77.4 mi into trip | ~1h 38m in

Take the exit toward Burlington, Mount Holly

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Exit 5 Toward Burlington, Mount Holly

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.92 one way

$29.84 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 32 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.34 $32.68
premium $4.93 $17.45 $34.91
diesel $5.61 $19.87 $39.74

Estimated Tolls: $8.07

New Jersey Turnpike (46.4 mi) $6.49
Garden State Parkway (26.1 mi) $1.57
Nj Turnpike (0.1 mi) $0.01

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

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 31.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 27 0 $9.45 $4.32
Efficient EV 22.5 0 $7.87 $3.60
EV Truck/SUV 36 0 $12.60 $5.76

Gas CO2

31 kg

EV CO2

11 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 as of Apr 17, 2026

Origin

Paterson, NJ

Afternoon in Paterson on Saturday

Local time

4:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairview, NJ

Afternoon in Fairview on Saturday

Local time

4:41 PM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Slight Chance Rain Showers

NW 5 mph 21% chance 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

6 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 58m 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.

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
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 ~6 min detour $10 near mile 12.4
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 18.6
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...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 15.5
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

90 mi in 1h 58m, mostly highway — 46.4 mi of that is on New Jersey Turnpike.

83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 46.4 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 0.2 miles in near Memorial Drive.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 90 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 0.2 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Paterson, NJ and Fairview, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Njtp: New York City and Njtp South: Trenton - among others.

Njtp

29.4 mi in | ~41m | via Exit 129

Philadelphia

29.4 mi in | ~41m | via Exit 129

Woodbridge

29.4 mi in | ~41m | via Exit 129

Perth Amboy

29.4 mi in | ~41m | via Exit 129

Njtp: New York City

29.8 mi in | ~42m

Njtp South: Trenton

30.4 mi in | ~43m

Njtp South: Camden

70.1 mi in | ~1h 30m | via NJTP

Wilmington

70.1 mi in | ~1h 30m | via NJTP

Burlington

77.4 mi in | ~1h 38m

Mount Holly

77.4 mi in | ~1h 38m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 58m. Total distance: 90 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 58m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 46.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $8.07 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Fairview, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 29.4 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Fairview, NJ before heading back.

How this page is built

Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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