Origin
Bordentown, NJ
Morning in Bordentown on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bordentown, 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 32m
Distance
68.4 mi
110 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 26m
★
6 AM
1h 33m
8 AM
1h 47m
10 AM
1h 38m
12 PM
1h 37m
3 PM
1h 39m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bordentown, NJ
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Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 68.4-mile journey from Bordentown, NJ, to Paterson, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes to complete. You'll primarily be on the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway, with a significant 84% of the drive on highways. Expect a manageable fuel cost of around $11 for this trip. Given its relatively short duration and highway-focused profile, it’s a straightforward drive within the Northeast region, perfect for a quick transit between these two New Jersey points without needing an overnight stay.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.2 miles from Bordentown, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 29.4 mi | 33m |
| Garden State Parkway | 25.8 mi | 35m |
| Robbinsville Road | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Burlington Pike | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| NJ 19 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Central Jersey Expressway | 0.7 mi | <1m |
| Crosswicks Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 29.4 mi, about 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bordentown, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on CR 545
27 ft
·
6 sec
·
Farnsworth Avenue
2
Turn sharp right onto CR 528
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Crosswicks Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Turn left onto US 130; US 206
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
·
Burlington Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 130
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Burlington Pike
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
5
Continue on US 130
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
Robbinsville Road
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto I 195
0.7 mi
·
50 sec
·
Central Jersey Expressway
8
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 6
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP
Use the slight right lane.
9
Continue on this road
479 ft
·
23 sec
·
this road
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward Cars Only
12
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
29 mi
·
33 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
13
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
15
Merge onto GSP
26 mi
·
35 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
16
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155A
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
17
Merge onto NJ 19
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 19
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
19
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
20
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Turn left onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
22
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
23
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
24
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Trip Plan
With a short 1 hour and 32-minute duration, this route offers flexibility. Aiming to depart outside of peak commute times will help you avoid potential delays on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. Since there are no designated stops, plan your fuel and rest breaks proactively, especially considering the longest stretch on the Turnpike is nearly 30 miles. The estimated fuel cost of $11 is quite economical, making this an easy drive to budget for.
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 34.2 miles from Bordentown, NJ, or about 45m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 29.4 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 15 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.2 miles or 45m 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 18m
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 Bordentown, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Bordentown, NJ
This is one driving day of about 68.4 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Bordentown, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on New Jersey Turnpike for about 29.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
34 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 34.2 miles from Bordentown, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 67.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
CR 528 / Crosswicks Street
Turn sharp right onto CR 528 / Crosswicks Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
8
7 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward I 95 Toll, NJTP
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 6
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP
8
7.6 mi into trip
|
~12m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
8
38.2 mi into trip
|
~49m 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...
8
67.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 31m 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
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.34 one way
$22.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.42 | $24.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.27 | $26.53 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.10 | $30.20 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.67
New Jersey Turnpike
(29.4 mi)
$4.12
Garden State Parkway
(25.8 mi)
$1.55
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
$11
Tolls
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20.5 | 0 | $7.18 | $3.28 |
| Efficient EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.99 | $2.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.58 | $4.38 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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
Morning in Paterson on Sunday
Local time
7:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°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
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 32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 68.4-mile route, with 84% of it consisting of high-speed roads. The New Jersey Turnpike will host your longest uninterrupted stretch, a significant 29.4 miles. While predominantly on major arteries like the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, you'll also navigate sections of Robbinsville Road, offering a slight change of pace. The road character is largely about efficient travel between destinations, prioritizing directness over winding scenery.
84% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
24 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.4 mi on New Jersey Turnpike.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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 early in the drive near CR 528 / Crosswicks Street.
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 68.4 miles you will encounter 20 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: near the start (CR 528 / Crosswicks Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Bordentown, NJ and Paterson, NJ, road signs point toward New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp, Njtp North: New York City, Cars Only, Gsp and Woodbridge.
New Jersey Turnpike
5.8 mi in
|
~9m
Njtp
7 mi in
|
~11m
Njtp North: New York City
7.6 mi in
|
~12m
Cars Only
8.3 mi in
|
~14m
Gsp
38.2 mi in
|
~49m
Woodbridge
38.2 mi in
|
~49m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 68.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (84%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.4 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.67 in tolls one way, starting with New Jersey Turnpike. 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: near the start (CR 528 / Crosswicks Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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