Paterson, NJ Road Trips

With 23 routes heading out and 32 heading in, Paterson, NJ works well as a modest departure point in the Northeast. Most drives stay under 88 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.

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Trip Routes

55

Longest Drive

161.3 mi

Cape May, NJ

Quickest Drive

20m

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 160.9 mi · 3h 18m Atlantic City, NJ to Paterson, NJ 130 mi · 2h 4m Northfield, NJ to Paterson, NJ 125.2 mi · 2h 36m Elmer, NJ to Paterson, NJ 118 mi · 2h 31m

Continue From Paterson, NJ

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

Paterson, NJ to Cape May, NJ 161.3 mi · 3h 18m Paterson, NJ to Linwood, NJ 128 mi · 2h 39m Paterson, NJ to Elmer, NJ 119.4 mi · 2h 32m Paterson, NJ to Elwood, NJ 109.8 mi · 2h 25m

Trips from Paterson, NJ

Paterson, NJ to Cape May, NJ

161.3 mi 3h 18m

Paterson, NJ to Linwood, NJ

128 mi 2h 39m

Paterson, NJ to Elmer, NJ

119.4 mi 2h 32m

Paterson, NJ to Elwood, NJ

109.8 mi 2h 25m

Paterson, NJ to Glassboro, NJ

107.7 mi 2h 20m

Paterson, NJ to Wenonah, NJ

105.1 mi 2h 17m

Paterson, NJ to Ship Bottom, NJ

103.1 mi 2h 11m

Paterson, NJ to Jackson, NJ

101.4 mi 2h 12m

Paterson, NJ to Haddon, NJ

98.7 mi 2h 6m

Paterson, NJ to Manahawkin, NJ

97.4 mi 2h 2m

Paterson, NJ to Camden, NJ

97 mi 2h 6m

Paterson, NJ to Haddon Heights, NJ

96.7 mi 2h 4m

Paterson, NJ to Magnolia, NJ

96.3 mi 2h 3m

Paterson, NJ to Lincoln Park, NJ

94.1 mi 2h

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 Maple Shade, NJ

90.3 mi 1h 56m

Paterson, NJ to Lacey, NJ

88.1 mi 2h 3m

Driving from Paterson, NJ

On average, trips departing from Paterson, NJ run 88 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 55m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 161 miles (3h 18m), while the shortest is just 16 miles.

Popular Destinations

Drivers leaving Paterson, NJ most often head toward Cape May, NJ (161.3 mi, 3h 18m), Linwood, NJ (128 mi, 2h 39m), Elmer, NJ (119.4 mi, 2h 32m), Elwood, NJ (109.8 mi, 2h 25m), 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 88-mile trip from Paterson, NJ, budget about $14 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 23 mapped routes leaving Paterson, NJ and 32 routes heading into Paterson, NJ, covering 55 total connections. Distances range from 16 to 161 miles.

The longest mapped route from Paterson, NJ covers 161 miles and takes approximately 3h 18m. Shorter options start at just 16 miles.

The average route from Paterson, NJ runs about 88 miles with a drive time of roughly 1h 55m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 88-mile trip from Paterson, NJ costs roughly $14 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 Cape May, NJ, Linwood, NJ, Elmer, NJ and Elwood, NJ. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.