Paterson, NJ Road Trips

With 51 routes heading out and 60 heading in, Paterson, NJ works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 65 miles, making this area well-suited for day trips and weekend getaways. Most routes from Paterson, NJ head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

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

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Trip Routes

111

Longest Drive

160.9 mi

Cape May, NJ

Quickest Drive

16m

Westville, NJ

Plan Around Paterson, NJ

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Paterson, NJ is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Cape May, NJ to Paterson, NJ 160.9 mi · 3h 18m Salem, NJ to Paterson, NJ 129.8 mi · 2h 39m Atlantic City, NJ to Paterson, NJ 129.8 mi · 2h 42m Northfield, NJ to Paterson, NJ 125.2 mi · 2h 36m

Continue From Paterson, NJ

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Paterson, NJ to Erma, NJ 158.2 mi · 3h 13m Paterson, NJ to Whitesboro, NJ 153.8 mi · 3h 7m Paterson, NJ to Harmony, NJ 128.4 mi · 2h 50m Paterson, NJ to Linwood, NJ 128 mi · 2h 39m

Trips from Paterson, NJ

Paterson, NJ to Erma, NJ

158.2 mi 3h 13m

Paterson, NJ to Whitesboro, NJ

153.8 mi 3h 7m

Paterson, NJ to Harmony, NJ

128.4 mi 2h 50m

Paterson, NJ to Linwood, NJ

128 mi 2h 39m

Paterson, NJ to Glassboro, NJ

107.7 mi 2h 20m

Paterson, NJ to Jackson, NJ

101.4 mi 2h 12m

Paterson, NJ to Berlin, NJ

98 mi 2h 6m

Paterson, NJ to Manahawkin, NJ

97.4 mi 2h 2m

Paterson, NJ to Audubon, NJ

97.4 mi 2h 5m

Paterson, NJ to Camden, NJ

97 mi 2h 6m

Paterson, NJ to Haddon Heights, NJ

96.7 mi 2h 4m

Paterson, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ

94.1 mi 2h

Paterson, NJ to Ellisburg, NJ

91.7 mi 1h 58m

Paterson, NJ to Cherry Hill Mall, NJ

91.3 mi 1h 57m

Paterson, NJ to Marlton, NJ

91.2 mi 1h 56m

Paterson, NJ to Kingston Estates, NJ

90.9 mi 1h 57m

Paterson, NJ to Maple Shade, NJ

90.3 mi 1h 56m

Paterson, NJ to Lumberton, NJ

83.1 mi 1h 47m

Driving from Paterson, NJ

On average, trips departing from Paterson, NJ run 65 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 26m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 158 miles (3h 13m), while the shortest is just 8 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Paterson, NJ most often head toward Erma, NJ (158.2 mi, 3h 13m), Whitesboro, NJ (153.8 mi, 3h 7m), Harmony, NJ (128.4 mi, 2h 50m), Linwood, NJ (128 mi, 2h 39m), and Glassboro, NJ (107.7 mi, 2h 20m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in NJ currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 65-mile trip from Paterson, NJ, budget about $11 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. With an average drive under three hours, you have plenty of flexibility — leave whenever it suits you.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 51 mapped routes leaving Paterson, NJ and 60 routes heading into Paterson, NJ, covering 111 total connections. Distances range from 8 to 158 miles.

The longest mapped route from Paterson, NJ covers 158 miles and takes approximately 3h 13m. Shorter options start at just 8 miles.

The average route from Paterson, NJ runs about 65 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 26m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 65-mile trip from Paterson, NJ costs roughly $11 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Paterson, NJ include Erma, NJ, Whitesboro, NJ, Harmony, NJ and Linwood, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.