Trip from Paterson, NJ to Tabernacle, NJ

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Garden State Parkway Southbound, NJ 19. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 79.4 miles from Paterson, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Paterson, NJ to Tabernacle, NJ?

The route from Paterson, NJ to Tabernacle, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 14m

Distance

158.9 mi

256 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

48 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

3h 3m ★

6 AM

3h 15m

8 AM

3h 38m

10 AM

3h 23m

12 PM

3h 21m

3 PM

3h 24m

5 PM

3h 37m

8 PM

3h 8m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Paterson, NJ to Tabernacle, NJ covers 158.9 miles and takes about 3h 14m 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, Garden State Parkway Southbound, NJ 19 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 145.6 miles on Garden State Parkway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.34 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

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

79.4 miles from Paterson, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 40m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 158.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 14m highway drive covering 158.9 miles, with most of the trip on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. The longest continuous stretch is about 145.6 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 18 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 145.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Garden State Parkway Southbound. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Ellison Street.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 158.9 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: near the start (Ellison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | Ellison Street

Turn right onto Ellison Street

Navigation decision point

6

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

Turn right onto Memorial Drive

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

6

2.8 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward GSP South

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane. Toward GSP South

6

34.1 mi into trip | ~47m in | GSP / Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP / Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

7

155.1 mi into trip | ~3h 7m in

Take the exit toward NJ 47 North: Rio Grande

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 4B Toward NJ 47 North: Rio Grande

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	145.6 mi	2h 54m
Garden State Parkway Southbound	6.2 mi	8m
NJ 19	2 mi	2m
Seashore Road	1.9 mi	3m
Delsea Drive	0.8 mi	1m
South Railroad Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
Ward Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Oliver Street	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 145.6 mi, about 2h 54m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Tabernacle, 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

6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

11

Keep slight left at fork onto GSP

0.7 mi · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

12

Keep slight right at fork onto GSP

121 mi · 2 hr 20 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

13

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 33 sec

Exit 4B Toward NJ 47 North: Rio Grande Use the slight right lane.

14

Merge onto NJ 47

0.8 mi · 1 min · Delsea Drive

Use the straight / right lanes.

15

Turn left onto CR 626

0.7 mi · 1 min · South Railroad Avenue

16

Continue on CR 626

1.9 mi · 3 min · Seashore Road

17

Turn right

68 ft · 5 sec

18

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 79.4 miles from Paterson, NJ, or about 1h 40m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 145.6 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 35 miles or 48m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.4 miles or 1h 40m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 39m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tabernacle, 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 158.9 miles and 3h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Paterson, NJ.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on Garden State Parkway for about 145.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 79.4 mi from Paterson, NJ · 1h 40m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

79 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.4 miles from Paterson, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Garden State Parkway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 145.6 miles.

Arriving in Tabernacle, NJ

The final approach into Tabernacle, 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 Tabernacle, NJ.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

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

Cafe Bru

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Northfield, New Jersey

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.8

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16092410147

Visit website

Carangi's Cafe & Deli

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Northfield, New Jersey

1.4 mi

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cranford, New Jersey

1.7 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Coho Cafe

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 147.5

Hours: 7 am–2 pm

+16095362935

Visit website

Bravado Coffee Cafe

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Villas, New Jersey

2.7 mi

Salty Acres Cafe

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Rio Grande, New Jersey

2.5 mi

Cafe Bru

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.8

Northfield, New Jersey

Hours: 6:30 am–6 pm

+16092410147

Visit website

Carangi's Cafe & Deli

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 124.8

Northfield, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–3 pm

+16093804937

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $50 mile 22.7

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

Island Shore Chinese Restaurant

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour $10 to $20 mile 136.2

Marmora, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+16093907320

Visit website

Princess Maria's 2 Pizza & Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 68.1

Brick Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–10 pm

+17327146471

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.7 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 158.9

Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–5 pm

Visit website

Beach Plum Bakery & Cafe

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $1 to $10 mile 158.9

Cape May, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16097708261

Visit website

Reges Cafe

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour $10 to $20 mile 158.9

Wildwood Crest, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–1 pm

+16097299300

Visit website

Cafe Noir

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 147.5

Stone Harbor, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16095537080

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour $1 to $10 mile 11.3

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 56.7

Tinton Falls, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Rivian Adventure Network

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 56.7

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18665761495

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 68.1

Lakewood, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

3.1 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 56.7

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 22.7

Clark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18774943833

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 11.3

Belleville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 11.3

Kearny, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 11.3

Bloomfield, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Sunset Beach Hotel

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 158.9

Wildwood, New Jersey

+16095223193

Visit website

gramd hotel

Near the end, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 158.9

Cape May, New Jersey

The Museum of Cape May County

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 147.5

Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+16094653535

Visit website

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 34

Staten Island, New York

+17189846046

Visit website

Mindowaskin Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 22.7

Westfield, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+19082330028

Visit website

Military Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 11.3

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 11.3

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

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

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

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

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 ~5 min detour $10 near mile 11

View on nps.gov

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 ~39 min detour Free near mile 21.9

View on nps.gov

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...

18 mi from route ~46 min detour Free near mile 43.8

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.34 one way

$52.69 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$28.85	$57.70
premium	$4.93	$30.82	$61.63
diesel	$5.61	$35.08	$70.17

Estimated Tolls: $9.10

Garden State Parkway (151.8 mi) $9.10

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

$26

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$60–$85

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

48 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

ChargePoint Charging Station

Lakewood, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Farmingdale, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Maplewood, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Kearny, New Jersey

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Rivian Adventure Network

Tinton Falls, New Jersey

Rivian

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Plainfield, New Jersey

EVgo

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Union, New Jersey

Tesla

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Clark, New Jersey

EVgo

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 32 EVgo: 6 Electrify America: 4 Other: 2 Rivian: 1 Tesla: 1 EV Connect: 1 Blink: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	47.7	$16.68	$7.63
Efficient EV	39.7	$13.90	$6.36
EV Truck/SUV	63.6	$22.25	$10.17

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Paterson, NJ

Night in Paterson on Thursday

Local time

10:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

90°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 2 to 10 mph 5% chance Live forecast

Destination

Tabernacle, NJ

Night in Tabernacle on Thursday

Local time

10:55 PM

EDT

Current temp

68°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

22 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

3h 14m 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 Paterson, NJ to Tabernacle, NJ covers 158.9 miles and takes about 3h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, Garden State Parkway Southbound, 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 79.4 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 $26.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 158.9 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: near the start (Ellison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Memorial Drive): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

The route from Paterson, NJ to Tabernacle, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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