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Trip from Paterson, NJ to Roebling, 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 37m

Distance

75.5 mi

122 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$13

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
4 AM
1h 30m ★
6 AM
1h 38m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 44m
5 PM
1h 52m
8 PM
1h 33m

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

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

Paterson, NJ

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Downtown Roebling, NJ, NJ

Roebling, NJ

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Trip Overview

This 75.5-mile drive from Paterson, NJ, to Roebling, NJ, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 37 minutes. Primarily utilizing the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway, this route is heavily highway-focused, with 93% of it being interstate driving. You can expect a fuel cost of around $13 for this trip. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, it's a straightforward journey that doesn't necessitate an overnight stop. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region, keeping the travel context consistent throughout your trip.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

37.8 miles from Paterson, NJ

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
New Jersey Turnpike 39.1 mi 45m
Garden State Parkway 23.8 mi 33m
I 95 3.4 mi 3m
Garden State Parkway Southbound 2.3 mi 3m
NJ 19 2 mi 2m
Delaware Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Burlington Pike 0.4 mi <1m
Exit 129 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: New Jersey Turnpike — 39.1 mi, about 45m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Colt Street

216 ft · 17 sec · Colt Street
2

Turn right onto Ellison Street

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Ellison Street
3

Turn right onto Memorial Drive

0.1 mi · 14 sec · Memorial Drive
Use the right lane.
4

Turn right

267 ft · 9 sec
5

Turn straight onto Ward Street

0.3 mi · 34 sec · Ward Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6

Continue on NJ 19

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Oliver Street
7

Turn slight left onto NJ 19

2.0 mi · 2 min · NJ 19
Use the slight left lane.
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Toward GSP South Use the slight left lane.
9

Merge onto GSP

24 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
10

Continue on Garden State Parkway

2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
11

Take the exit onto Exit 129

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Exit 129
Exit 129 Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy Use the slight right lane.
12

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 57 sec
Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia Use the slight left lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
14

Keep slight left at fork

0.2 mi · 23 sec
Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton Use the slight left lane.
15

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 56 sec
Use the slight left lane.
16

Merge onto I 95; NJTP

39 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95

3.4 mi · 3 min · I 95
Exit 6 Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia Use the slight right lane.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward US 130: Florence, Burlington Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight right at fork

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 130 North: Florence, Bordentown Use the slight right lane.
20

Merge onto US 130

0.4 mi · 35 sec · Burlington Pike
21

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 21 sec
22

Turn straight onto CR 656

229 ft · 6 sec · Florence-Columbus Road
23

Continue on CR 656

0.7 mi · 1 min · Delaware Avenue
24

Turn right onto Hornberger Avenue

0.2 mi · 30 sec · Hornberger Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Arrive at destination

Hornberger Avenue

Trip Plan

With a total duration of under two hours, this trip offers considerable flexibility. You can easily complete it in a single day, so consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the heaviest commuter traffic. Since the drive is primarily highway, plan for any necessary fuel stops in advance, especially since there are no designated stops listed. The longest stretch on the New Jersey Turnpike is nearly 40 miles, so ensure you're fueled up before entering that segment. Your estimated fuel cost is about $13, which is quite manageable for this distance.

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 37.8 miles from Paterson, NJ, or about 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 39.1 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 17 miles or 24m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.8 miles or 52m 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 23m

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

Before You Leave

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

Day 1

Settle into the route from Paterson, NJ

This is one driving day of about 75.5 miles and 1h 37m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 17 miles from Paterson, 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 39.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

38 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 17 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.8 miles from Paterson, 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

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $50 mile 21.6

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Linden, New Jersey

2.1 mi

Restaurant Lorena's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Maplewood, New Jersey

2.2 mi

Top Coffee Stop

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Montclair, New Jersey

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.4

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Oasis Restaurant

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $30 to $50 mile 21.6

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 12–9:30 pm

+19089676161

Visit website

Amsterdam Alley Bar & Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.1 mi from route ~5 min detour $20 to $30 mile 21.6

Linden, New Jersey

Hours: 12 pm–12 am

+19089254166

Visit website

Restaurant Lorena's

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour $50 to $10 mile 16.2

Maplewood, New Jersey

Hours: 11 am–11 pm

+19737634460

Visit website

Juany's Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

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

Fair Lawn, New Jersey

Hours: 9 am–3 pm

+15512248030

Visit website

Mambo Cuban Restaurant & Lounge

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 16.2

Union, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–10 pm

+19083966401

Visit website

Giorgio's Restaurant

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.6 mi from route ~6 min detour Moderately mile 16.2

South Orange Village, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+19737624440

Visit website

The Park Indian Restaurant and Catering

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.4 mi from route ~6 min detour $10 to $20 mile 48.5

Dayton, New Jersey

Hours: 12–3 pm

+17323331199

Visit website

Fusion 27 restaurant and catering services

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.7 mi from route ~7 min detour Moderately

Totowa, New Jersey

Hours: 11:30 am–3 pm

+19735955595

Visit website

Eagle Rock Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour $1 to $10 mile 5.4

Montclair, New Jersey

Hours: 7:30 am–5:30 pm

+19733586543

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 48.5

Cranbury, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 16.2

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 59.3

Robbinsville Twp, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

1 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 16.2

Union, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18885577099

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 53.9

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 37.8

Edison, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 53.9

East Windsor, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 37.8

Highland Park, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Fords Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 32.4

Woodbridge, New Jersey

Hours: 6 am–6 pm

+17327453900

Visit website

Nomahegan Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 21.6

Cranford, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+19085274900

Visit website

Mindowaskin Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 21.6

Westfield, New Jersey

Hours: 5 am–9 pm

+19082330028

Visit website

West Hudson Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 10.8

Harrison, NJ

Hours: Open 24 hours

+12012175482

Visit website

Military Park

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 10.8

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: 7 am–9 pm

+19739005800

Visit website

Cornucopia Cruise Lines

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 32.4

Perth Amboy, New Jersey

+17326979500

Visit website

Echo Lake Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~9 min detour

3.6 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 21.6

Mountainside, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

Independence Park

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 10.8

Newark, New Jersey

Hours: Open 24 hours

+19732683500

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 19

5 decision points cluster between mile 29.4 and 73.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
29.4 mi into trip | ~41m in | Exit 129

Take the exit onto Exit 129 toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy

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 129 Toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New Yor...
8
29.8 mi into trip | ~42m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
9
30.4 mi into trip | ~43m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Toward I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
9
70.1 mi into trip | ~1h 30m in | I 95

Keep slight right at fork onto I 95 toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Philadelphia

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 6 Toward I 95 South: Pennsylvania Turnpike, Phila...
8
73.9 mi into trip | ~1h 34m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 130 North: Florence, Bordentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward US 130 North: Florence, Bordentown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.52 one way

$25.03 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $13.71 $27.42
premium $4.93 $14.64 $29.28
diesel $5.61 $16.67 $33.34

Estimated Tolls: $7.04

New Jersey Turnpike (39.1 mi) $5.47
Garden State Parkway (26.1 mi) $1.57

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

$13

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 22.7 0 $7.93 $3.62
Efficient EV 18.9 0 $6.61 $3.02
EV Truck/SUV 30.2 0 $10.57 $4.83

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 14, 2026

Origin

Paterson, NJ

Evening in Paterson on Sunday

Local time

5:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Roebling, NJ

Evening in Roebling on Sunday

Local time

5:51 PM

EDT

Current temp

65°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 5 to 15 mph 26% 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

4 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 37m 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
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 10.4
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 18.2
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 ~50 min detour Free near mile 15.6
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-focused experience for most of this 75.5-mile journey. With 93% of the route on interstates like the New Jersey Turnpike and I-95, you'll be covering ground efficiently. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 39.1 miles on the New Jersey Turnpike. This means you'll be in a consistent driving environment for a significant portion of the trip, with limited transitions to local roads. Prepare for steady progress and a driving personality defined by high-speed travel.

93% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 39.1 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 29.4 miles in near Exit 129.

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 75.5 miles you will encounter 19 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 29.4 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.4 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.

Between Paterson, NJ and Roebling, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy, Njtp: New York City and Njtp South: Trenton.

Njtp

29.4 mi in | ~41m | via Exit 129

Philadelphia

29.4 mi in | ~41m | via Exit 129

Woodbridge

29.4 mi in | ~41m | via Exit 129

Perth Amboy

29.4 mi in | ~41m | via Exit 129

Njtp: New York City

29.8 mi in | ~42m

Njtp South: Trenton

30.4 mi in | ~43m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 75.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (93%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 39.1 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.04 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 Roebling, 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 29.4 miles (Exit 129): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 29.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 30.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. 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 Roebling, 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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