Origin
Port Reading, NJ
Morning in Port Reading on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Port Reading, 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
48m
Distance
29.8 mi
48 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 51m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 56m
8 PM
0h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Port Reading, NJ
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Paterson, NJ
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Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Port Reading to Paterson, you are in for a short, direct journey across the Northeast region of New Jersey. Covering 32.5 miles, this trip typically takes about 47 minutes depending on local traffic conditions. Given the manageable duration, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, requiring no overnight stays. You can expect to spend approximately $5 on fuel for the entire trip, making it a very economical choice. Since there are no designated stops on this route, you can easily complete the drive in one efficient stretch. It is a straightforward local commute rather than a cross-country adventure, ideal for those who prefer to keep their travel time minimal and focused.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Garden State Parkway | 18.1 mi | 25m |
| Saint Georges Avenue | 4.7 mi | 10m |
| NJ 19 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
| Stiles Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Port Reading Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Amboy Avenue | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| North Stiles Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Green Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Garden State Parkway
— 18.1 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Port Reading, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on Langford Avenue
57 ft
·
8 sec
·
Langford Avenue
2
Turn left onto 2nd Avenue
0.2 mi
·
38 sec
·
2nd Avenue
3
Turn right onto Port Reading Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Port Reading Avenue
4
At end of road, turn left onto CR 514; CR 604
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
Rahway Avenue
Use the left lane.
5
Turn right onto CR 604
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Street
Use the right lane.
6
Turn right onto NJ 35
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Amboy Avenue
Use the right lane.
7
Continue on NJ 35
4.7 mi
·
10 min
·
Saint Georges Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Turn left onto CR 615
0.5 mi
·
48 sec
·
North Stiles Street
9
Turn right onto CR 615
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Stiles Street
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on CR 615
367 ft
·
9 sec
·
Centennial Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
Toward GSP Toll North
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Merge onto GSP
18 mi
·
25 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155A
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
14
Merge onto NJ 19
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 19
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
·
Market Street
20
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
21
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 29.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
8.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the ramp toward GSP Toll North
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward GSP Toll North
7
26.7 mi into trip
|
~43m 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
29.1 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
29.2 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
CR 638 / Grand Street
Turn right onto CR 638 / Grand Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.94 one way
$9.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
10 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $5.41 | $10.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $5.78 | $11.56 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
Estimated Tolls: $1.09
Garden State Parkway
(18.1 mi)
$1.09
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Tolls
$1
Total
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 10.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 70% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.13 | $1.43 |
| Efficient EV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.61 | $1.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
Gas CO2
10 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (70% 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
Morning in Paterson on Sunday
Local time
10:37 AM
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
9 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
48m 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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate primarily via 2nd Avenue, Port Reading Avenue, and Rahway Avenue, keeping you firmly on surface streets for the duration of the 32.5-mile trip. Because the journey relies entirely on local roads, you should prepare for a steady pace with frequent intersections and turns rather than long, uninterrupted stretches. This path offers a practical look at the region’s local infrastructure, placing you directly in the flow of neighborhood traffic. You will find that the road’s personality is defined by these constant, short-distance transitions, which demand your full attention behind the wheel.
67% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.1 mi on Garden State Parkway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Garden State Parkway and Saint Georges Avenue. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 29.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 48m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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 Port Reading, NJ to Paterson, NJ, road signs begin pointing toward Gsp Toll North along the way.
Gsp Toll North
8.3 mi in
|
~17m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 48m. Total distance: 29.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (67%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.1 miles on Garden State Parkway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $1.09 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 0.9 miles (CR 514; CR 604 / Rahway Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 8.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 26.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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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