Origin
Belmar, NJ
Afternoon in Belmar on Sunday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Belmar, NJ to Paterson, NJ
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 24m
Distance
62.5 mi
101 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 18m
★
6 AM
1h 24m
8 AM
1h 38m
10 AM
1h 29m
12 PM
1h 28m
3 PM
1h 30m
5 PM
1h 37m
8 PM
1h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Belmar, NJ
Aisling Kerr
Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
Belmar, NJ to Paterson, NJ is 62.5 miles and takes about 1 hour 24 minutes via Garden State Parkway, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region, specifically connecting two points in New Jersey. Expect a drive that is heavily focused on highway travel, making it a straightforward option for getting from the coast towards northern New Jersey. Given the relatively short duration, it's a convenient route for a single-day excursion or a quick commute. Plan for a drive that prioritizes efficiency over leisurely exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 52 mi | 1h 7m |
| River Road | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Asbury Avenue | 2.5 mi | 3m |
| NJ 19 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| 10th Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Asbury Park Circle | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grand Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 52 mi, about 1h 7m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Belmar, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on D Street
40 ft
·
9 sec
·
D Street
2
Turn left onto 10th Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
10th Avenue
3
Turn right onto NJ 35; NJ 71
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
River Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Keep slight left at fork onto NJ 35
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Asbury Park Circle
5
Continue on CR 16
391 ft
·
6 sec
·
Asbury Park Circle
6
Keep slight right at fork onto NJ 66; CR 16
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Asbury Avenue
7
Continue on CR 16
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Asbury Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
9
Merge onto GSP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Garden State Parkway
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
31 sec
11
Continue on GSP
52 mi
·
1 hr 7 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155A
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
13
Merge onto NJ 19
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 19
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
16
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Turn left onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
19
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
20
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.3 miles from Belmar, NJ, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 62.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
NJ 35; NJ 71 / River Road
Turn right onto NJ 35; NJ 71 / River Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
59.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 19m 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
8
61.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
7
62 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
CR 638 / Grand Street
Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
62.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
CR 509 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 509 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.36 one way
$20.72 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.35 | $22.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.12 | $24.24 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.80 | $27.60 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.12
Garden State Parkway
(52 mi)
$3.12
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$3
Total
$13
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.56 | $3.00 |
| Efficient EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25 | 0 | $8.75 | $4.00 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Destination
Paterson, NJ
Afternoon in Paterson on Sunday
Local time
3:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 2 to 10 mph
1% chance
Live forecast
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
23 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 24m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 86% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Garden State Parkway, including a continuous stretch of 52 miles. The experience will largely be one of consistent speed and efficient travel, characteristic of many interstate journeys. While the profile suggests a highway-focused drive, keep in mind that you will transition onto local roads like River Road and Asbury Avenue as you approach your destination, offering a slight change in pace.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 52 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and River Road. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near NJ 35; NJ 71 / River Road.
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 62.5 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.4 miles (NJ 35; NJ 71 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Belmar, NJ to Paterson, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
6.6 mi in
|
~10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 24m. Total distance: 62.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 52 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.12 in tolls one way, starting with Garden State Parkway. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Paterson, NJ before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (NJ 35; NJ 71 / River Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 59.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park and Morristown National Historical Park (4 total within detour distance). See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Paterson, NJ before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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