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Trip from Lawnside, 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 59m

Distance

93.5 mi

150 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 26 min
4 AM
1h 51m ★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m

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

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Downtown Lawnside, NJ, NJ

Lawnside, NJ

Garrison Gao

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

Paterson, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 93.5-mile drive from Lawnside, NJ, to Paterson, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes. You'll spend 94% of your time on major highways, primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike, Garden State Parkway, and I-295. Given its highway-focused nature and manageable duration, it's a straightforward trip without the need for an overnight stop. Expect a fuel cost of around $16 for this journey. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel context consistent.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

46.8 miles from Lawnside, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 57m 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 4.6 mi 5m
NJ 19 1.7 mi 1m
East Oak Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Main Street 0.3 mi <1m
NJ 73 0.2 mi <1m
Grand Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 55.9 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on this road

40 ft · 5 sec · this road
2

Turn right onto CR 667

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Oak Avenue
3

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 23 sec
4

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 295 North Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 295

4.6 mi · 5 min · I 295
6

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 42 sec
Exit 36A Toward NJ 73 South: Berlin Use the slight right lane.
7

Merge onto NJ 73

0.2 mi · 18 sec · NJ 73
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward NJTP North: New York Use the straight / right lanes.
10

Merge onto NJTP

15 mi · 16 min · New Jersey Turnpike
11

Keep slight left at fork onto NJTP

41 mi · 47 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 11 Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge Use the slight right lane.
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto GSP

26 mi · 35 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
15

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 155A Toward NJ 19: Paterson Use the straight / slight left lanes.
16

Merge onto NJ 19

1.7 mi · 1 min · NJ 19
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

313 ft · 7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 23 sec
Toward Grand Street Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
19

Turn right onto CR 638

0.2 mi · 27 sec · Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn left onto CR 509

0.3 mi · 29 sec · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
21

Turn right onto CR 648

453 ft · 15 sec · Market Street
22

Turn left onto Colt Street

42 ft · 3 sec · Colt Street
23

Arrive at destination

Colt Street

Trip Plan

Given the 1 hour and 59 minute duration, you can easily complete this trip in a single day. Consider departing outside of peak rush hour times to maximize your time on the road. You won't need to plan for many stops, but it's wise to be aware of the 55.9-mile stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike where you'll be on one main road for an extended period. Keep an eye on your fuel, with an estimated cost of $16 for the trip, and take advantage of the flexibility this shorter drive offers for departure times.

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 46.8 miles from Lawnside, NJ, or about 57m 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.8 miles or 57m 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 35m

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Lawnside, NJ

This is one driving day of about 93.5 miles and 1h 59m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Lawnside, 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

47 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 46.8 miles from Lawnside, 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

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50 mile 73.5

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Union, New Jersey

2.1 mi

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

2.1 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montclair, New Jersey

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.8

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour $30 to $50 mile 73.5

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour Moderately mile 73.5

Union, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

The Boiling House Seafood Boil Restaurant

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10 mile 6.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–10 pm

+18567512800

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour $10 to $20 mile 46.8

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Toscana

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $30 to $40 mile 6.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–9:30 pm

+18564897373

Visit website

Giorgio's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 80.1

South Orange Village, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+19737624440

Visit website

Juany's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 93.5

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15512248030

Visit website

Hên Vietnamese Restaurant

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 6.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–8:45 pm

+18568881578

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.8 mi from route ~5 min detour $1 to $10 mile 86.8

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 33.4

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 46.8

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 40.1

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 33.4

Hamilton Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 40.1

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 40.1

East Windsor, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 40.1

Monroe Township, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 86.8

Belleville, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room Cherry Hill

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 12:30–11 pm

+18563246417

Visit website

The Great Escape Room Challenge

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–9 pm

+16092005690

Visit website

Bury the Hatchet

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 6.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 4–10 pm

+18562727475

Visit website

Monster Mini Golf Cherry Hill

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 6.7

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 2–9 pm

+18563935500

Visit website

Nomahegan Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 73.5

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19085274900

Visit website

Jake's Place Playground

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–10 pm

+18564953080

Visit website

Challenge Grove Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour

Cherry Hill Township, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–9 pm

+18562162117

Visit website

Military Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 80.1

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19739005800

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 21

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 92.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 295 North

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 295 North
7
5.8 mi into trip | ~8m 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
6.9 mi into trip | ~10m 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
63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 16m 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
92.8 mi into trip | ~1h 58m 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

$15.50 one way

$31.00 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.98 $33.95
premium $4.93 $18.13 $36.27
diesel $5.61 $20.64 $41.29

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: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.1 0 $9.82 $4.49
Efficient EV 23.4 0 $8.18 $3.74
EV Truck/SUV 37.4 0 $13.09 $5.98

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Lawnside, NJ

Morning in Lawnside on Sunday

Local time

10:19 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Mostly Cloudy

NE 5 mph 6% chance Live forecast

Destination

Paterson, NJ

Morning in Paterson on Sunday

Local time

10:19 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

5 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 59m 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 93.5
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 83.8
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 74.2
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 77.4
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 predominantly highway-focused experience on this route, with 94% of the journey taking place on major arteries. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 55.9 miles along the New Jersey Turnpike, offering a consistent pace. While the drive is largely on high-speed roads, it provides a direct and efficient path between these two New Jersey locations. The character remains consistent, emphasizing forward momentum rather than varied scenery.

94% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 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 0.9 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 93.5 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 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.

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

Njtp: New Jersey Turnpike

6.4 mi in | ~9m

Njtp North: New York

6.9 mi in | ~10m

Gsp

63.4 mi in | ~1h 16m

Woodbridge

63.4 mi in | ~1h 16m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 93.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (94%). 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.

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 0.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 6.9 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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