Origin
Paterson, NJ
Morning in Paterson on Monday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paterson, NJ to Red Bank, NJ
Drive Time
2h 12m
Distance
103.1 mi
166 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 4m
★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paterson, NJ
Ren Aukeman
Red Bank, NJ
David Kanigan
Trip Overview
The drive from Paterson, NJ to Red Bank, NJ covers 103.1 miles and takes about 2h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ellison Street, Memorial Drive, Ward Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.06 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.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
51.6 miles from Paterson, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 12m drive with frequent turns across 103.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ellison Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Paterson, NJ to Red Bank, NJ is easy. At 2h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paterson, NJ to Red Bank, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ellison Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Memorial Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ward Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Oliver Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| GSP South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garden State Parkway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Garden State Parkway Southbound | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 95 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Ellison Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Red Bank, NJ.
1
Start on Colt Street
217 ft
·
18 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
·
15 sec
·
Memorial Drive
4
Turn right
266 ft
·
10 sec
5
Turn straight onto Ward Street
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Ward Street
6
Continue on Oliver Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Oliver Street
7
Turn slight left
2.0 mi
·
2 min
8
Take the exit slight left toward GSP South
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
GSP South
9
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
24 mi
·
33 min
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Garden State Parkway Southbound
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
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I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
12
Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
13
Keep slight left
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
15
Keep slight left
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
16
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
39 mi
·
45 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
17
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
25 mi
·
29 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
18
Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
19
Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
20
Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Black Horse Pike
21
Turn left onto West Kings Highway
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
West Kings Highway
22
At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
23
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crescent Boulevard
217 ft
·
3 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
24
Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard
128 ft
·
2 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
25
Turn straight onto Brooklawn Circle
243 ft
·
10 sec
·
Brooklawn Circle
26
Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard
98 ft
·
1 sec
·
Crescent Boulevard
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Broadway
289 ft
·
10 sec
·
New Broadway
28
Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
New Broadway
29
Continue on Gateway Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
Gateway Boulevard
30
Turn straight onto Crown Point Road
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Crown Point Road
31
Take the exit straight toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
32
Keep slight right to continue on CR 642: National Park
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
·
CR 642: National Park
33
Turn slight right onto Hessian Avenue
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Hessian Avenue
34
Turn right onto Red Bank Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Red Bank Avenue
35
Turn right onto 5th Street
233 ft
·
12 sec
·
5th Street
36
Turn right onto Division Street
98 ft
·
4 sec
·
Division Street
37
Arrive at your 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 51.6 miles from Paterson, NJ, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
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 43m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 51.6 miles or 1h 6m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Red Bank, 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.
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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 Paterson, NJ
This is one driving day of about 103.1 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Paterson, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 51.6 mi from Paterson, NJ · 1h 6m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
52 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 51.6 miles from Paterson, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Red Bank, NJ
The final approach into Red Bank, 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 Red Bank, 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
$17.06 one way
$34.12 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
36 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $18.67 | $37.34 |
| premium | $4.92 | $19.98 | $39.96 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $22.91 | $45.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 36.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.9 | 0 | $10.83 | $4.95 |
| Efficient EV | 25.8 | 0 | $9.02 | $4.12 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.43 | $6.60 |
Gas CO2
36 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Red Bank, NJ
Morning in Red Bank on Monday
Local time
9:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
80°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
19 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
2h 12m 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 Paterson, NJ to Red Bank, NJ covers 103.1 miles and takes about 2h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ellison Street, Memorial Drive, Ward Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.6 miles from Paterson, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.06 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.
The drive from Paterson, NJ to Red Bank, NJ is easy. At 2h 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Paterson, NJ to Red Bank, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paterson, NJ to Red Bank, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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