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Trip from Paterson, NJ to Bellmawr, NJ

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 4m

Distance

97.1 mi

156 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 55m ★
6 AM
2h 4m
8 AM
2h 22m
10 AM
2h 10m
12 PM
2h 8m
3 PM
2h 11m
5 PM
2h 21m
8 PM
1h 59m

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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Downtown Bellmawr, NJ, NJ

Bellmawr, NJ

Aisling Kerr

Trip Overview

The drive from Paterson, NJ to Bellmawr, NJ covers 97.1 miles and takes about 2h 4m 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 $16.10 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

48.6 miles from Paterson, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 2m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 4m drive with frequent turns across 97.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 Bellmawr, NJ is easy. At 2h 4m 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 Bellmawr, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Ellison Street
Memorial Drive
Ward Street
Oliver Street
GSP South
Garden State Parkway
Garden State Parkway Southbound
I 95

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Ellison Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson, NJ and Bellmawr, 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 · 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

0.3 mi · 45 sec · Black Horse Pike
21

Turn left onto West Browning Road

0.7 mi · 2 min · West Browning Road
22

Turn left onto South Bell Road

0.1 mi · 33 sec · South Bell Road
23

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 48.6 miles from Paterson, NJ, or about 1h 2m 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 21 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.6 miles or 1h 2m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bellmawr, 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 97.1 miles and 2h 4m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Paterson, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 48.6 mi from Paterson, NJ · 1h 2m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

49 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

New York City, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.6 miles from Paterson, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bellmawr, NJ

The final approach into Bellmawr, 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 Bellmawr, 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

$16.10 one way

$32.20 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $17.63 $35.26
premium $4.93 $18.83 $37.66
diesel $5.61 $21.44 $42.88

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.1 0 $10.20 $4.66
Efficient EV 24.3 0 $8.50 $3.88
EV Truck/SUV 38.8 0 $13.59 $6.21

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Paterson, NJ

Late night in Paterson on Thursday

Local time

1:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bellmawr, NJ

Late night in Bellmawr on Thursday

Local time

1:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

48°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

13 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 4m 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 Bellmawr, NJ covers 97.1 miles and takes about 2h 4m 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 48.6 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 $16.10 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 Bellmawr, NJ is easy. At 2h 4m 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 Bellmawr, NJ is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Paterson, NJ to Bellmawr, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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