Paterson, NJ Road Trips

Drivers starting from Paterson, NJ have 2 mapped routes to choose from, making it a regional road trip hub in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 61 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.

Trip Routes

12

Longest Drive

161.4 mi

Cape May, NJ

Quickest Drive

24m

Newark, 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 161.4 mi · 2h 40m Northfield, NJ to Paterson, NJ 125.4 mi · 1h 59m Lacey, NJ to Paterson, NJ 87.9 mi · 1h 26m West Windsor, NJ to Paterson, NJ 62.6 mi · 1h 12m

Continue From Paterson, NJ

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

Paterson, NJ to Camden, NJ 102.6 mi · 1h 43m Paterson, NJ to Jersey City, NJ 19.6 mi · 33m

Trips from Paterson, NJ

Paterson, NJ to Camden, NJ

102.6 mi 1h 43m

Paterson, NJ to Jersey City, NJ

19.6 mi 33m

Driving from Paterson, NJ

Expect an average of 61 miles and about 1h 8m behind the wheel when leaving Paterson, NJ. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 103 miles (1h 43m), while the shortest is just 20 miles.

Popular Destinations

Top road trip destinations from Paterson, NJ are Camden, NJ (102.6 mi, 1h 43m) and Jersey City, NJ (19.6 mi, 33m). 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 61-mile trip from Paterson, NJ, budget about $10 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 2 mapped routes leaving Paterson, NJ and 10 routes heading into Paterson, NJ, covering 12 total connections. Distances range from 20 to 103 miles.

The longest mapped route from Paterson, NJ covers 103 miles and takes approximately 1h 43m. Shorter options start at just 20 miles.

The average route from Paterson, NJ runs about 61 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 8m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 61-mile trip from Paterson, NJ costs roughly $10 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 Camden, NJ and Jersey City, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.