Origin
Middlesex, NJ
Afternoon in Middlesex on Sunday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middlesex, 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
53m
Distance
34.5 mi
56 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 56m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 2m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middlesex, NJ
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Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
This 34.5-mile drive from Middlesex, NJ, to Paterson, NJ, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 53 minutes. Given its short duration and focus on major roadways, it's ideal as a single-day excursion rather than requiring an overnight stay. Expect a fuel cost of around $6 for this journey. The route primarily utilizes US 22 and the Garden State Parkway, transitioning to NJ 19 as you approach your destination. This highway-focused drive is efficient for getting you from point A to point B within the Northeast region of New Jersey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 22 | 15.4 mi | 24m |
| Garden State Parkway | 14.1 mi | 19m |
| NJ 19 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Mountain Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Greenbrook Road | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Bound Brook Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Grand Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
US 22
— 15.4 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middlesex, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on Mountain Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Avenue
2
Turn left onto NJ 28
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Bound Brook Road
3
Turn slight right onto Ramsey Road
510 ft
·
25 sec
·
Ramsey Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto Greenbrook Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Greenbrook Road
5
Continue on Sebrings Mills Road
347 ft
·
15 sec
·
Sebrings Mills Road
6
Turn right onto US 22
8.6 mi
·
13 min
·
US 22
7
Continue on US 22
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
US 22
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on US 22
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
US 22
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
Toward GSP Toll North: Paterson
10
Merge onto GSP
14 mi
·
19 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155A
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
12
Merge onto NJ 19
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 19
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
14
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
15
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn left onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
18
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
19
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 34.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.2 miles from Middlesex, 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 135 decision points cluster between mile 1 and 34.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Greenbrook Road
At end of road, turn right onto Greenbrook Road
Navigation decision point
7
31.4 mi into trip
|
~48m 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
33.8 mi into trip
|
~51m 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
34 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
CR 638 / Grand Street
Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
34.1 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
CR 509 / Main Street
Turn left onto CR 509 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.72 one way
$11.44 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.26 | $12.53 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.69 | $13.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.62 | $15.23 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.85
Garden State Parkway
(14.1 mi)
$0.85
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$1
Total
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| Efficient EV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.8 | 0 | $4.83 | $2.21 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Afternoon in Paterson on Sunday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
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
1 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
53m 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?
This is a highway-focused drive, with 91% of the journey taking place on major roads. You'll experience a consistent pace for much of the trip, including a longest uninterrupted stretch of 15.4 miles on US 22. The character of the drive is largely defined by its efficient, high-speed segments, designed for direct travel. As you progress, the transition from US 22 to the Garden State Parkway and finally to NJ 19 will mark changes in the immediate surroundings, but the core experience remains that of a well-connected, highway-centric route.
91% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.4 mi on US 22.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on US 22 and Garden State Parkway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near Greenbrook Road.
Driving Effort
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 34.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1 miles (Greenbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 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 Middlesex, NJ to Paterson, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North: Paterson along the way.
Gsp Toll North: Paterson
17 mi in
|
~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 34.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (91%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 15.4 miles on US 22. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.85 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 1 miles (Greenbrook Road): Navigation decision point; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 33.8 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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