Trip from Voorhees, NJ to Paterson, NJ

Data updated 46 minutes ago

Drive Time

Distance

39.3 mi

63 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 15 min

4 AM

0h 56m ★

6 AM

1h 1m

8 AM

1h 11m

10 AM

1h 4m

12 PM

1h 3m

3 PM

1h 5m

5 PM

1h 10m

8 PM

0h 58m

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

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Voorhees, NJ

James Kampeis

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

Paterson, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 39.3-mile drive from Voorhees to Paterson, New Jersey, is designed for a single day, taking about an hour to complete. You'll spend most of your time on major roadways, with 84% of the journey on highways, making it a quick and efficient trip through the Northeast region. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly for a road trip. This route is ideal if you're looking for a straightforward transit between these two New Jersey locations without needing an overnight stop. Its highway-focused profile means you can cover the distance quickly, allowing for more time at your destination.

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

19.6 miles from Voorhees, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 33m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 39.3-mile journey. You'll primarily navigate on the Garden State Parkway and US 1, before transitioning to NJ 19. With 84% of the route on highways, this drive is characterized by relatively fast speeds and efficient travel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 25.1 miles on the Garden State Parkway, offering a continuous period of highway driving. While not a winding country road, this route prioritizes getting you from point A to point B effectively.

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.

Garden State Parkway is the longest continuous segment at about 25.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and US 1. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near US 1.

Route Complexity 9/10

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

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 39.3 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 4.6 miles (US 1): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 36.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 38.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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.

4.6 mi into trip | ~10m in | US 1

Merge onto US 1

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

36.2 mi into trip | ~55m 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

38.6 mi into trip | ~59m 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

38.7 mi into trip | ~59m in | CR 638 / Grand Street

Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

38.9 mi into trip | ~59m in | CR 509 / Main Street

Turn left onto CR 509 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Garden State Parkway	25.1 mi	34m
US 1	6 mi	9m
NJ 19	1.7 mi	1m
Somerset Street	1.2 mi	2m
French Street	1 mi	2m
Woodbridge Avenue	0.9 mi	2m
Raritan Avenue	0.7 mi	2m
Albany Street	0.5 mi	1m

Longest stretch: Garden State Parkway — 25.1 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on NJ 27

1.2 mi · 2 min · Somerset Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on NJ 27

1.0 mi · 2 min · French Street

Continue on NJ 27; CR 514; CR 527

0.5 mi · 1 min · Albany Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on NJ 27; CR 514

0.7 mi · 2 min · Raritan Avenue

Use the straight lane.

Turn slight right onto CR 514

0.9 mi · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec

Toward US 1 North: Newark Use the straight / right lanes.

Merge onto US 1

394 ft · 6 sec · US 1

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 1

5.9 mi · 9 min · US 1

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway

Merge onto GSP

25 mi · 34 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

Since this drive is only about an hour long and covers 39.3 miles, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Voorhees during off-peak hours can help you avoid potential traffic delays, especially as you approach the Paterson area. With a low fuel cost of approximately $7, you likely won't need to worry about frequent stops for gas. The longest stretch on the Garden State Parkway is 25.1 miles, so you could plan a brief rest stop just before or after that segment if needed. Keep an eye on NJ 19 as you near Paterson, as it can become busier.

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 19.6 miles from Voorhees, NJ, or about 33m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 25.1 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 39.3 miles or 1h in

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

Halfway reset

Around 19.6 miles or 33m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 51m

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 Voorhees, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 Voorhees, NJ

This is one driving day of about 39.3 miles and 1h.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Voorhees, 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 Garden State Parkway for about 25.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 19.6 mi from Voorhees, NJ · 33m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

20 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 39.3 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.6 miles from Voorhees, 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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Paterson, NJ.

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 39.3

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 28.4

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 20.3

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 ~49 min detour Free near mile 24.4

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.52 one way

$13.03 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 14 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$7.14	$14.27
premium	$4.93	$7.62	$15.24
diesel	$5.61	$8.68	$17.35

Estimated Tolls: $1.51

Garden State Parkway (25.1 mi) $1.51

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

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	11.8	$4.13	$1.89
Efficient EV	9.8	$3.44	$1.57
EV Truck/SUV	15.7	$5.50	$2.52

Gas CO2

14 kg

EV CO2

5 kg (64% 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 2 hours ago

Origin

Voorhees, NJ

Evening in Voorhees on Tuesday

Local time

7:45 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Paterson, NJ

Evening in Paterson on Tuesday

Local time

7:45 PM

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

29 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 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 Voorhees, NJ to Paterson, NJ covers 39.3 miles and takes about 1h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Garden State Parkway, US 1, 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 19.6 miles from Voorhees, NJ. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.52 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 route from Voorhees, NJ to Paterson, NJ does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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