Road Trips from Paterson, NJ
You're looking for a quick escape from Paterson, NJ. The options here lean towards day trips, with most routes under 2 hours and a drive score of 7 or 8, meaning they're generally straightforward drives. You can hit three different national historical parks, including Paterson Great Falls, on most of these routes. The terrain is mostly flat, making for easy cruising whether you're heading south towards the Delaware River or exploring closer to home. There are no overnight recommendations, so these are perfect for a spontaneous getaway.
Total Routes
108
Shortest
0.2h
With Parks Nearby
99
Under 2 hours
83 total in this range
Byram, NJ
1h 36m69.4 mi one way
Riverton, NJ
1h 58m88.5 mi one way
This 88.5-mile drive to Riverton, NJ, is a solid day trip option at 2 hours. It features a mostly highway profile and flat terrain, with access to three national historical parks along the way. It's a good middle-ground option for distance compared to the shorter Hewitt trip.
Hewitt, NJ
31m21.3 mi one way
For the shortest drive, head to Hewitt, NJ. At just 21.3 miles and 0.5 hours, this is your quickest option. The drive is a mix of highway and surface roads, with gently rolling terrain. You'll still have access to Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park, Thomas Edison National Historical Park, and Morristown National Historical Park.
Vernon Valley, NJ
59m38.8 mi one way
Cinnaminson, NJ
1h 59m88.5 mi one way
Full-day getaway
25 total in this range
Harmony, NJ
2h 50m128.4 mi one way
Harmony, NJ, is the longest drive on this list at 128.4 miles, requiring about 2.8 hours. It maintains a mostly highway profile over flat terrain. You'll have access to Paterson Great Falls, Thomas Edison, and Morristown National Historical Parks. This is a significant drive for a day trip.
Fairton, NJ
2h 55m133.8 mi one way
Newfield, NJ
2h 38m123.8 mi one way
Glassboro, NJ
2h 20m107.7 mi one way
This 107.7-mile drive to Glassboro, NJ, will take around 2.3 hours. The route is mostly highway and covers flat terrain. You'll have the option to visit Paterson Great Falls, Thomas Edison, and Morristown National Historical Parks. It's a longer option, similar to other southern New Jersey destinations.
Linwood, NJ
2h 39m128 mi one way
Linwood, NJ, is a 128-mile drive that clocks in at 2.7 hours. Expect a mostly highway route with flat terrain. The parks accessible include Paterson Great Falls, Thomas Edison, and Morristown National Historical Parks. It's one of the longer excursions available from Paterson.
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Harmony, NJ
2h 50m128.4 mi one way
Fairton, NJ
2h 55m133.8 mi one way
Newfield, NJ
2h 38m123.8 mi one way
Byram, NJ
1h 36m69.4 mi one way
Cinnaminson, NJ
1h 59m88.5 mi one way
Delaware, NJ
1h 11m57.2 mi one way
North Wildwood, NJ
3h 13m157.8 mi one way
Englewood, NJ
20m12.6 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
The mostly flat terrain and accessibility to multiple national historical parks make spring a good time for these straightforward drives.
Summer
With mostly highway routes and flat terrain, summer drives are easy, and parks like Paterson Great Falls offer outdoor activities.
Fall
Flat terrain and highway routes are ideal for fall drives, with historical parks providing an opportunity for exploration.
Winter
The straightforward, mostly flat highway drives are suitable for winter travel, though park accessibility might vary.
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