Origin
Ewing, NJ
Late night in Ewing on Sunday
Local time
4:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
71°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Ewing, 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
62.9 mi
101 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 25m
★
6 AM
1h 32m
8 AM
1h 46m
10 AM
1h 37m
12 PM
1h 36m
3 PM
1h 38m
5 PM
1h 46m
8 PM
1h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ewing, NJ
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Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 62.9-mile drive from Ewing to Paterson, New Jersey, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 32 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion, with an estimated fuel cost of just $10. The route primarily utilizes the Garden State Parkway and US 1, offering a highway-focused experience. Since both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region and the state of New Jersey, you'll be navigating familiar territory. This trip is best suited for those looking for an efficient and uncomplicated journey between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
31.5 miles from Ewing, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 47m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 25.1 mi | 34m |
| Brunswick Pike | 17.1 mi | 24m |
| US 1 | 10.3 mi | 15m |
| I 295 | 3 mi | 3m |
| NJ 19 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Federal City Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| Carlton Avenue | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Pennington Road | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 25.1 mi, about 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Ewing, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on this road
9 ft
·
0 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
132 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn left onto Carlton Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Carlton Avenue
4
Turn left onto NJ 31
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Pennington Road
5
Turn right onto CR 636
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Ewingville Road
6
Turn left onto Federal City Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Federal City Road
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 295 South
8
Merge onto I 295
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
I 295
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 67
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
Use the slight right lane.
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
11
Merge onto US 1
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Brunswick Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
504 ft
·
7 sec
·
US 1
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
14
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
366 ft
·
5 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
US 1
16
Continue on US 1
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
US 1
17
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
US 1
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Continue on US 1
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
US 1
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on US 1
5.9 mi
·
9 min
·
US 1
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
21
Merge onto GSP
25 mi
·
34 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155A
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
23
Merge onto NJ 19
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 19
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
24
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
25
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
26
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Turn left onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
28
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
29
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
30
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 32 minutes, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving during off-peak hours will help you avoid potential traffic delays, especially as you get closer to Paterson. With a low fuel cost of $10, you likely won't need to worry about frequent refueling stops. However, it's always wise to start with a full tank. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the Garden State Parkway and the local roads like US 1, as these can sometimes be less clearly marked.
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 31.5 miles from Ewing, NJ, or about 47m 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 14 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 31.5 miles or 47m 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 Ewing, NJ so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Ewing, NJ
This is one driving day of about 62.9 miles and 1h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 14 miles from Ewing, NJ.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
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 31.5 miles from Ewing, 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 255 decision points cluster between mile 6 and 62.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
9
6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Take the exit toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
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 67
Toward US 1: New Brunswick, Trenton
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~10m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: New Brunswick
7
24 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1 toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|New...
7
24.1 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
US 1
Keep slight left at fork onto US 1
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
62.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 30m 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
$10.43 one way
$20.86 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.42 | $22.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.89 | $27.78 |
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
$10
Tolls
$2
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 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 | 18.9 | 0 | $6.60 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.7 | 0 | $5.50 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.81 | $4.03 |
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
Late night in Paterson on Sunday
Local time
4:01 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
16 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
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.
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 62.9
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
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 52.1
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 43.4
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 49.9
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a largely highway-focused experience on this route, with 64% of the drive taking place on major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Garden State Parkway, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 25.1 miles. While primarily highway, the initial and final segments may involve navigating roads like Brunswick Pike and US 1, which can feel more like urban or suburban arteries. The overall feel is one of steady progress rather than winding scenic byways.
64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 25.1 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 Brunswick Pike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6 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 62.9 miles you will encounter 25 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 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Ewing, NJ and Paterson, NJ, road signs point toward Trenton, Newark|Newark, Camden, New Brunswick|Newark and New Brunswick.
Trenton
6 mi in
|
~10m
Newark|Newark
24 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 1
Camden
24 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 1
New Brunswick|Newark
24 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 1
New Brunswick
24 mi in
|
~36m
|
via US 1
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 32m. Total distance: 62.9 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 (64%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 25.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.51 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 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 24 miles (US 1): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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