How far is Beckett, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Beckett, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 03m 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
114.51 mi
02h 01m
Flight
101.75 mi
163.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.75 mi
Kilometers
163.75 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.51 mi
Kilometers
184.28 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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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 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Fri, Apr 17, 8:29 AM EDT
Return by in Beckett
Fri, Apr 17, 10:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beckett
2026-04-17T06:27
Arrive Paterson
Fri, Apr 17, 8:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beckett
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
Shrewsbury
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Beckett
57.2 mi
01h 00m
To Paterson
57.4 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Peachwood Drive

    954 ft · 44 sec · Peachwood Drive

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Beckett Road

    586 ft · 18 sec · Beckett Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Center Square Road

    1711 ft · 47 sec · Center Square Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward I 295 North

    1334 ft · 32 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 East: Mullica Hill

    1014 ft · 25 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    3.7 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit right toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    936 ft · 23 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ Turnpike North, New York City

    2557 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    36.2 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2531 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    25.8 mi · 36 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    96 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beckett 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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
77.6 mi · 68%
Garden State Parkway
25.8 mi · 23%
US 322 East
3.89 mi · 3%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 2%
I 295 North
1.47 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
02h 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.7 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Shrewsbury
01h 00m from Beckett
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Beckett and Chance Rain Showers near Paterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.5 miles (184.3 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Shrewsbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Beckett and 57.4 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.7 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Beckett and Chance Rain Showers near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near Shrewsbury

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Shrewsbury and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 9.7 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 10.7 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 10.7 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

17 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

38 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beckett and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 101.75 mi (163.75 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Beckett

Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,847
Coordinates39.7540000, -75.3574100
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Peachwood Drive (-75.357639, 39.754237)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.04 gal
15.3 L · about $16.51
Round trip
$33.01
8.08 gal · 30.6 L
Estimated CO2
35.9 kg one way
Round trip: 71.8 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.51 $33.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.58 $37.16
Premium $4.95 $20.01 $40.03
Diesel $5.98 $24.16 $48.32

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Beckett and Paterson. The current time is 06:27:59.

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.