How far is Ashland, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Ashland, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85 miles (136.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
93.35 mi
01h 42m
Flight
85.01 mi
136.81 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.01 mi
Kilometers
136.81 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.35 mi
Kilometers
150.24 km
Drive Time
01h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Tue, Apr 14, 8:51 PM EDT
Return by in Ashland
Tue, Apr 14, 10:33 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ashland
2026-04-14T19:08
Arrive Paterson
Tue, Apr 14, 8:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:42 AM to 11:42 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ashland
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Ashland
46.6 mi
00h 51m
To Paterson
46.7 mi
00h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Ashland and Paterson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ashland and Paterson.

  1. 1

    Start on Philmar Avenue

    158 m · 28 sec · Philmar Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East 3rd Avenue

    91 m · 15 sec · East 3rd Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Burnt Mill Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Burnt Mill Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Haddonfield-Berlin Road

    595 ft · 10 sec · Haddonfield-Berlin Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Berlin Road

    566 ft · 12 sec · Berlin Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North

    999 ft · 24 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73 South: Berlin

    1717 ft · 42 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    1245 ft · 19 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    25.8 mi · 36 min · Garden State Parkway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap

    96 m · 8 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ashland and Paterson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 60%
Garden State Parkway
25.8 mi · 28%
I 295 North
4.24 mi · 5%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 2%
Burnt Mill Road
0.94 mi · 1%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

41.4 mi · 00h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.3 mi
85 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 51m from Ashland
Leave By
3:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Ashland and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ashland to Paterson?

The road trip is about 93.3 miles (150.2 km) and usually takes 01h 42m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.6 miles from Ashland and 46.7 miles from Paterson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 85 miles (136.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.3 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.44 one way or $26.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Ashland and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jamesburg, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jamesburg.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ashland and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 85.01 mi (136.81 km).

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#1 Ashland

Ashland is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8631700, -75.0060000
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Philmar Avenue (-75.006101, 39.86317)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 150 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.29 gal
12.47 L · about $13.44
Round trip
$26.89
6.58 gal · 24.94 L
Estimated CO2
29.2 kg one way
Round trip: 58.5 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.44 $26.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.13 $30.26
Premium $4.95 $16.30 $32.60
Diesel $5.98 $19.67 $39.35

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Ashland and Paterson. The current time is 19:08:58.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.