How far is Bordentown, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Bordentown, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Bordentown and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bordentown and Paterson.
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Start on Farnsworth Avenue
8 m · 6 sec · Farnsworth Avenue
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Turn sharp right onto Crosswicks Street
2857 ft · 1 min · Crosswicks Street
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Turn left onto Burlington Pike
2238 ft · 55 sec · Burlington Pike
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Keep slight right to continue on Burlington Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Burlington Pike
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Continue on Robbinsville Road
2.9 mi · 4 min · Robbinsville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike
2682 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP
2456 ft · 60 sec
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Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP
146 m · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Cars Only
2667 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
29.4 mi · 34 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
2531 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
25.8 mi · 36 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
783 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Street
941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
138 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Colt Street
13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Bordentown and Paterson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
29.4 mi · 00h 34m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Bordentown and Sunny near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Bordentown to Paterson?
The road trip is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?
Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.2 miles from Bordentown and 36.3 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.17 one way or $20.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Bordentown and Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Metuchen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metuchen.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Bordentown and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 60.32 mi (97.08 km).
#1 Bordentown
City in Burlington, New Jersey
| Population | 12,064 |
| Coordinates | 40.1462200, -74.7118300 |
| Altitude | 16 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $10.17 | $20.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.45 | $22.90 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.34 | $24.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.89 | $29.78 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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