Trip from Roebling, NJ to Paterson, NJ

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

1h 38m

Distance

75.1 mi

121 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min

4 AM

1h 31m ★

6 AM

1h 38m

8 AM

1h 53m

10 AM

1h 43m

12 PM

1h 42m

3 PM

1h 44m

5 PM

1h 52m

8 PM

1h 34m

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

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Roebling, NJ

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

Paterson, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 75.1-mile drive from Roebling, NJ to Paterson, NJ is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 38 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at just $12, it's an economical day trip within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes major arteries like I-95, the Garden State Parkway, and the New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension, making it a consistent drive. Given its short duration and direct nature, no overnight stops are necessary, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. You'll spend most of your time on well-maintained highways, so it's a predictable trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

37.6 miles from Roebling, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 46m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 75.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

Expect a predominantly highway experience on this route, with 93% of the drive taking place on major interstates and parkways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.8 miles on I-95, offering a sustained period of consistent speed. While the profile is highway-focused, the transition between I-95, the Garden State Parkway, and the New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension means you'll navigate a few changes in road name and potentially traffic patterns. This is a route designed for efficient travel rather than scenic detours, so prepare for a steady pace.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 39.8 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 45 miles in.

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 75.1 miles you will encounter 17 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 45 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 45.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

45 mi into trip | ~54m in

Take the exit toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

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 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbri...

45.5 mi into trip | ~55m in

Keep slight right at fork toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

72 mi into trip | ~1h 33m in

Take the exit toward NJ 19: Paterson

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

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Exit 155A Toward NJ 19: Paterson

74.4 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in

Keep slight right at fork toward Grand Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left / slight right lanes. Toward Grand Street

74.6 mi into trip | ~1h 36m in | CR 638 / Grand Street

Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

Between Roebling, NJ and Paterson, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp and Woodbridge.

Gsp

45 mi in | ~54m

Woodbridge

45 mi in | ~54m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 95	39.8 mi	45m
Garden State Parkway	25.8 mi	35m
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension	2.6 mi	2m
NJ 19	1.7 mi	1m
Delaware Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
Burlington-Bordentown Road	0.4 mi	<1m
Main Street	0.3 mi	<1m
Hornberger Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 95 — 39.8 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Hornberger Avenue

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Hornberger Avenue

Turn left onto CR 656

0.7 mi · 1 min · Delaware Avenue

Turn right onto US 130

0.4 mi · 37 sec · Burlington-Bordentown Road

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll, PATP: New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden

Merge onto I 95

2.6 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 95

40 mi · 45 min · I 95

Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Exit 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto GSP

26 mi · 35 min · Garden State Parkway

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 155A Toward NJ 19: Paterson Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto NJ 19

1.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 19

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

313 ft · 7 sec

Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 23 sec

Toward Grand Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.

Turn right onto CR 638

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Grand Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto CR 509

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Main Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto CR 648

453 ft · 15 sec · Market Street

Turn left onto Colt Street

42 ft · 3 sec · Colt Street

Arrive at destination

Colt Street

Trip Plan

To make the most of this quick 1 hour and 38-minute drive, consider departing early in the morning to avoid potential traffic, especially on the New Jersey Turnpike. With only 75.1 miles to cover, you won't need to worry about extensive stops; however, the $12 fuel cost is minimal, so ensure you start with a full tank. Keep an eye on signage as you transition between I-95, the Garden State Parkway, and the New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension. Since this is a short trip, you have the advantage of flexibility; if you encounter unexpected delays, it won't significantly impact your overall travel time.

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 37.6 miles from Roebling, NJ, or about 46m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.8 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 17 miles or 22m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.6 miles or 46m 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 21m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Roebling, NJ

This is one driving day of about 75.1 miles and 1h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Roebling, NJ.

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

The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 39.8 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 37.6 mi from Roebling, NJ · 46m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

38 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

Trenton, NJ

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Old Bridge, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.6 miles from Roebling, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Paterson, NJ

The final approach into Paterson, NJ usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

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

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 near mile 75.1

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 64.8

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 ~37 min detour Free near mile 57

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...

20 mi from route ~50 min detour Free near mile 62.2

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.45 one way

$24.90 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$13.64	$27.27
premium	$4.93	$14.56	$29.13
diesel	$5.61	$16.58	$33.16

Estimated Tolls: $1.92

Garden State Parkway (25.8 mi) $1.55

New Jersey Turnpike (2.6 mi) $0.37

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

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.5	$7.89	$3.60
Efficient EV	18.8	$6.57	$3.00
EV Truck/SUV	30	$10.51	$4.81

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 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 14, 2026

Origin

Roebling, NJ

Late night in Roebling on Friday

Local time

2:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

72°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Paterson, NJ

Late night in Paterson on Friday

Local time

2:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

87°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 12 mph 18% 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

15 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 38m 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 Roebling, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 75.1 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 95, Garden State Parkway, New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 37.6 miles from Roebling, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $12.45 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.

Between Roebling, NJ and Paterson, NJ, road signs point toward Gsp and Woodbridge.

Yes. Nearby national parks include Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park. There are 4 parks within detour distance of this route.

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