Trip from Paterson, NJ to Wenonah, NJ

Drive Time

2h 17m

Distance

105.1 mi

169 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m

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

Downtown Paterson, NJ, NJ

Paterson, NJ

Ren Aukeman

Downtown Wenonah, NJ, NJ

Wenonah, NJ

Malcolm Garret

Trip Overview

The drive from Paterson, NJ to Wenonah, NJ covers 105.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m 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, Veterans Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 64.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.39 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

52.5 miles from Paterson, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 17m highway drive covering 105.1 miles, with most of the trip on New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. The longest continuous stretch is about 64.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
New Jersey Turnpike is the longest continuous segment at about 64.4 miles.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

179 ft 42 ft

Total Climb

399 ft

Total Descent

405 ft

Highest Point

179 ft

~4.4 mi in

Elevation Range

137 ft

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 29.4 miles in near Exit 129.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 105.1 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: 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; at 30.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 key points

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

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
70.1 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP / New Jersey Turnpike toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington

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

Use the none lane. Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington
8
95.4 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in

Take the exit toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

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 3 Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

Towns Along This Route

Between Paterson, NJ and Wenonah, 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

Vineland

98.6 mi in | ~2h 6m | via NJ 55

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 64.4 mi 1h 14m
Garden State Parkway 23.8 mi 33m
Veterans Memorial Highway 3.9 mi 4m
Garden State Parkway Southbound 2.3 mi 3m
NJ 19 2 mi 2m
Bankbridge Road 1.5 mi 3m
North-South Freeway 0.9 mi 1m
Creek Road 0.8 mi 2m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 64.4 mi, about 1h 14m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Wenonah, 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 none lane.
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 / none lanes.
10

Continue on Garden State Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
Use the none lane.
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 none lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

25 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Toward NJTP South: Camden, Wilmington Use the none lane.
18

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 41 sec
Exit 3 Toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20

Turn straight onto NJ 168

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Black Horse Pike
Use the none lane.
21

Turn left onto CR 659

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Browning Road
Use the left lane.
22

Turn slight left onto CR 753

0.8 mi · 2 min · Creek Road
23

Turn left onto Harding Avenue

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Harding Avenue
Use the left lane.
24

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 15 sec
25

Merge onto NJ 42

0.9 mi · 1 min · North-South Freeway
26

Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 55

3.9 mi · 4 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
Toward NJ 55 South: Glassboro, Vineland Use the straight / slight right lanes.
27

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Exit 56B Toward NJ 47 North: Woodbury, Westville Use the slight right lane.
28

Turn straight onto NJ 47

382 ft · 13 sec · Delsea Drive
29

Turn left onto CR 647

1.5 mi · 3 min · Bankbridge Road
Use the none lane.
30

At end of road, turn right onto CR 553

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Woodbury-Glassboro Road
31

Turn left onto CR 632

0.4 mi · 53 sec · East Mantua Avenue
Use the left lane.
32

Turn right onto North Clinton Avenue

0.2 mi · 52 sec · North Clinton Avenue
33

Arrive at destination

North Clinton Avenue

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 52.5 miles from Paterson, NJ, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.4 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 80 miles or 1h 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.5 miles or 1h 9m 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 Wenonah, 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 105.1 miles and 2h 17m.

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.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 64.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52.5 mi from Paterson, NJ · 1h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

53 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.5 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 New Jersey Turnpike if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.4 miles.

Arriving in Wenonah, NJ

The final approach into Wenonah, 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 Wenonah, 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

$17.39 one way

$34.78 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $19.03 $38.06
premium $4.92 $20.37 $40.73
diesel $5.64 $23.35 $46.70

Estimated Tolls: $10.58

New Jersey Turnpike (64.4 mi) $9.01
Garden State Parkway (26.1 mi) $1.57

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

$17

Tolls

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 31.5 0 $11.04 $5.04
Efficient EV 26.3 0 $9.20 $4.20
EV Truck/SUV 42 0 $14.71 $6.73

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Paterson, NJ

Evening in Paterson on Sunday

Local time

7:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Wenonah, NJ

Evening in Wenonah on Sunday

Local time

7:17 PM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

2 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

2h 17m 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 Wenonah, NJ covers 105.1 miles and takes about 2h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, Veterans Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 52.5 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 $17.39 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 demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 105.1 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: 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; at 30.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Paterson, NJ and Wenonah, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Njtp: New York City and Njtp South: Trenton - among others.
Mostly flat terrain. The route ranges from 42 ft to 179 ft elevation with about 399 ft of total climbing.

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