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Trip from Laurel Springs, 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

2h 6m

Distance

96.8 mi

156 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
1h 57m ★
6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 11m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 1m

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

borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Laurel Springs, 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

Planning a trip from Laurel Springs, NJ, to Paterson, NJ? This 96.8-mile journey is easily manageable as a single-day drive, taking approximately 2 hours and 6 minutes. You'll primarily be on the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and I-295, with 91% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $16, making it an economical option for exploring within the Northeast region. This route is a straightforward, highway-focused experience, perfect for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

48.4 miles from Laurel Springs, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 1m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 55.9 mi 1h 4m
Garden State Parkway 25.8 mi 35m
I 295 4.1 mi 4m
Burnt Mill Road 2.8 mi 5m
NJ 19 1.7 mi 1m
Laurel Road 0.7 mi 1m
White Horse Road West 0.6 mi 1m
Stone Road 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Tomlinson Avenue

0.1 mi · 33 sec · Tomlinson Avenue
2

Turn left onto West Atlantic Avenue

297 ft · 13 sec · West Atlantic Avenue
3

Turn slight left onto CR 669

0.3 mi · 51 sec · Stone Road
4

Turn right onto CR 673

0.7 mi · 1 min · Laurel Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5

Continue on CR 673

0.6 mi · 1 min · White Horse Road West
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Turn left onto CR 670

2.8 mi · 5 min · Burnt Mill Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Turn left onto CR 561

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Haddonfield-Berlin Road
8

Continue on CR 561

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Berlin Road
9

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Toward I 295 North
10

Merge onto I 295

4.1 mi · 4 min · I 295
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 36A Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin Use the slight right lane.
12

Merge onto NJ 73

0.2 mi · 18 sec · NJ 73
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Merge onto NJTP

15 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike
16

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

41 mi · 47 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge Use the slight right lane.
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway Use the slight right lane.
19

Merge onto GSP

26 mi · 35 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
20

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 155A Toward NJ 19: Paterson Use the straight / slight left lanes.
21

Merge onto NJ 19

1.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 19
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
22

Take the exit

313 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
23

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 23 sec
Toward Grand Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
24

Turn right onto CR 638

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Turn left onto CR 509

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
26

Turn right onto CR 648

453 ft · 15 sec · Market Street
27

Turn left onto Colt Street

42 ft · 3 sec · Colt Street
28

Arrive at destination

Colt Street

Trip Plan

For this 96.8-mile trip, leaving Laurel Springs, NJ, in the morning or late afternoon can help you avoid peak traffic, especially on the New Jersey Turnpike. With a duration of just over 2 hours and a fuel cost around $16, this drive is well-suited for a single day with no need to split it. Given the highway-focused nature, plan for fuel and restroom breaks at service areas along the New Jersey Turnpike or Garden State Parkway. A practical tip: check real-time traffic conditions before you depart, as congestion can significantly impact your 2-hour travel estimate.

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 48.4 miles from Laurel Springs, NJ, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 55.9 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 21 miles or 30m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 48.4 miles or 1h 1m 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 41m

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

Before You Leave

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

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

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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 Laurel Springs, NJ

This is one driving day of about 96.8 miles and 2h 6m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Laurel Springs, 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 55.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

48 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

Bristol, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Manalapan, NJ

Meal break

The midpoint is around 48.4 miles from Laurel Springs, 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.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Top Restaurant

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cranford, New Jersey

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50 mile 76.1

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

1.1 mi

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

1.8 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montclair, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 89.9

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50 mile 76.1

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

Dolsot House | Korean BBQ Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $20 to $30 mile 6.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9:15 pm

+18562160090

Visit website

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $50 to $10 mile 6.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

Crab Bay Seafood Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour $20 to $30

Clementon, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+18568823408

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~4 min detour $30 to $40 mile 6.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+18564897373

Visit website

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 6.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:45 pm

+18568881578

Visit website

Giorgio's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 83

South Orange Village, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+19737624440

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $20 to $30 mile 76.1

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 89.9

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 48.4

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 34.6

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 34.6

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.2 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 34.6

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 34.6

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 62.2

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

3.3 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 69.1

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 34.6

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Bury the Hatchet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18562727475

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

Barclay Farmstead Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 6.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: Closed

+18567956225

Visit website

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18563935500

Visit website

Jake's Place Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 6.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18564953080

Visit website

The Great Escape Room Challenge

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 6.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16092005690

Visit website

Challenge Grove Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 6.9

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18562162117

Visit website

Nomahegan Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 76.1

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19085274900

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 23

5 decision points cluster between mile 9.1 and 96.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
9.1 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 36A Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin
7
10.2 mi into trip | ~17m in

Keep slight left at fork toward NJTP North: New York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes. Toward NJTP North: New York
8
66.7 mi into trip | ~1h 22m 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...
7
67.1 mi into trip | ~1h 23m 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
8
96.1 mi into trip | ~2h 4m 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

$16.05 one way

$32.10 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 34 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $17.58 $35.15
premium $4.93 $18.77 $37.55
diesel $5.61 $21.37 $42.74

Estimated Tolls: $9.38

New Jersey Turnpike (55.9 mi) $7.83
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

$16

Tolls

$9

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29 0 $10.16 $4.65
Efficient EV 24.2 0 $8.47 $3.87
EV Truck/SUV 38.7 0 $13.55 $6.20

Gas CO2

34 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Laurel Springs, NJ

Morning in Laurel Springs on Sunday

Local time

10:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Paterson, NJ

Morning in Paterson on Sunday

Local time

10:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°F

Scattered Rain Showers then Partly Cloudy

E 2 to 7 mph 31% 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

10 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

2h 6m 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

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 96.8
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

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 86.8
View on nps.gov
Morristown National Historical Park

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 76.8
View on nps.gov
Gateway National Recreation Area

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 83.4
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 highway-dominant experience on this 96.8-mile drive. With 91% of the route on major highways, you'll cover significant ground quickly. The longest uninterrupted stretch is a substantial 55.9 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While the primary roads are interstates, you'll navigate between them using connections that keep the drive moving. The character remains consistently focused on efficient travel for the majority of the 2-hour, 6-minute duration.

91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 55.9 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 around 9.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 96.8 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 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.

Between Laurel Springs, NJ and Paterson, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York, Gsp and Woodbridge.

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

9.7 mi in | ~15m

Njtp North: New York

10.2 mi in | ~17m

Gsp

66.7 mi in | ~1h 22m

Woodbridge

66.7 mi in | ~1h 22m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 6m. Total distance: 96.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 6m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 55.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $9.38 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.

Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 9.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 66.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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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