Origin
Presidential Lakes Estates, NJ
Morning in Presidential Lakes Estates on Sunday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Presidential Lakes Estates, 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 4m
Distance
91 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
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6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 11m
12 PM
2h 9m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Presidential Lakes Estates, NJ
David Kanigan
Paterson, NJ
Wikimedia Commons
Trip Overview
This 91-mile drive from Presidential Lakes Estates to Paterson, New Jersey, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 4 minutes. With 82% of the journey on highways, it's a route designed for efficient travel, making it a perfect candidate for a single-day excursion. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $15, which is quite budget-friendly. The overall feel of this drive is that of a highway-focused expedition, connecting two points within the Northeast region without significant scenic detours. You'll primarily be on the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway, with a portion on US 206.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
45.5 miles from Presidential Lakes Estates, NJ
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey Turnpike | 36.9 mi | 42m |
| Garden State Parkway | 25.8 mi | 35m |
| US 206 | 8.8 mi | 10m |
| Magnolia Road | 6.8 mi | 12m |
| South Pemberton Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Vincentown-Columbus Road | 1.9 mi | 2m |
| NJ 70 | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| NJ 19 | 1.7 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
New Jersey Turnpike
— 36.9 mi, about 42m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Presidential Lakes Estates, NJ and Paterson, NJ.
1
Start on Kentucky Trail
516 ft
·
28 sec
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Kentucky Trail
2
Turn left onto Connecticut Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
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Connecticut Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto Washington Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Washington Boulevard
4
Turn right onto NJ 70
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
NJ 70
5
Enter roundabout onto CR 644
175 ft
·
2 sec
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Magnolia Road
Toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly
6
Continue on CR 644
6.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Magnolia Road
Toward Pemberton, Fort Dix, Mount Holly
7
Turn left onto CR 530
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Pemberton Bypass
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on CR 530
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West Hampton Street
9
Continue on CR 530
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
South Pemberton Road
10
Turn right onto US 206
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Vincentown-Columbus Road
11
Continue on US 206
8.8 mi
·
10 min
·
US 206
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
15
Merge onto I 95; NJTP
37 mi
·
42 min
·
New Jersey Turnpike
16
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Exit 11
Toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
Use the slight right lane.
17
Keep slight right at fork
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
Use the slight right lane.
18
Merge onto GSP
26 mi
·
35 min
·
Garden State Parkway
Use the straight lane.
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 155A
Toward NJ 19: Paterson
Use the straight / slight left lanes.
20
Merge onto NJ 19
1.7 mi
·
1 min
·
NJ 19
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the exit
313 ft
·
7 sec
Toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.1 mi
·
23 sec
Toward Grand Street
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
23
Turn right onto CR 638
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
Grand Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Turn left onto CR 509
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
Use the straight lane.
25
Turn right onto CR 648
453 ft
·
15 sec
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Market Street
26
Turn left onto Colt Street
42 ft
·
3 sec
·
Colt Street
27
Arrive at destination
Colt Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour duration and 91-mile distance, this route is ideal for a single-day trip, offering flexibility in departure time. Consider leaving earlier in the morning or later in the evening to potentially avoid peak traffic on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. With no designated stops recommended in the data, you can easily make the journey in one go. However, there are ample opportunities for fuel and rest along these major arteries should you need them. A practical tip: keep an eye on your GPS for real-time traffic updates, especially around major interchanges, as congestion can significantly impact your travel time.
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 45.5 miles from Presidential Lakes Estates, NJ, or about 1h 3m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 36.9 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 20 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.5 miles or 1h 3m 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 Presidential Lakes Estates, 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 Presidential Lakes Estates, NJ
This is one driving day of about 91 miles and 2h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Presidential Lakes Estates, 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 36.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
46 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.5 miles from Presidential Lakes Estates, 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 205 decision points cluster between mile 60.9 and 90.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
8
60.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m 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
61.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m 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
7
87.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 59m 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
90.3 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m 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
90.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 3m 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
$15.09 one way
$30.17 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.52 | $33.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.65 | $35.30 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.09 | $40.18 |
Estimated Tolls: $6.71
New Jersey Turnpike
(36.9 mi)
$5.16
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
$15
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.3 | 0 | $9.56 | $4.37 |
| Efficient EV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.96 | $3.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.4 | 0 | $12.74 | $5.82 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
45°F
Manalapan, NJ
46 mi in
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
15 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 4m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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 91
Caution: Limited Amphitheater Accessibility
Caution: Overlook Park Parking Lot - Vehicles Must Be Parked in a Designated Spot
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
~6 min detour
$10
near mile 81.6
View on nps.gov
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 72.2
View on nps.gov
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 75.3
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-centric experience for most of this 91-mile trip, with 82% of the route utilizing major roadways. The New Jersey Turnpike will dominate a significant portion, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 36.9 miles. While the Garden State Parkway offers a slightly different feel, the overall character remains one of efficient, albeit potentially busy, highway driving. US 206 will provide a brief interlude before reaching your destination. This is a drive that prioritizes getting you there quickly over picturesque landscapes.
82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 36.9 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 60.9 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 20 significant decision points across 91 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 60.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.9 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.
Between Presidential Lakes Estates, NJ and Paterson, NJ, road signs point toward Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike, Njtp North: New York City, Gsp and Woodbridge.
Njtp Toll: New Jersey Turnpike
22.6 mi in
|
~34m
Njtp North: New York City
23.3 mi in
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~36m
Gsp
60.9 mi in
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~1h 21m
Woodbridge
60.9 mi in
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~1h 21m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 4m. Total distance: 91 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 4m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 36.9 miles on New Jersey Turnpike. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $6.71 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 60.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 61.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 87.9 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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