How far is Cedar Glen West, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Cedar Glen West, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cedar Glen West and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cedar Glen West and Paterson.
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Start on Dove Street
13 m · 4 sec · Dove Street
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Turn right onto Thrush
83 m · 14 sec · Thrush
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Turn right onto Robin Street
59 m · 14 sec · Robin Street
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1058 ft · 48 sec · 6th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Ridgeway Boulevard
768 ft · 21 sec · Ridgeway Boulevard
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Turn slight right onto South Hope Chapel Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · South Hope Chapel Road
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Turn right onto County Line Road
860 ft · 25 sec · County Line Road
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Turn left onto Kent Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Kent Road
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Turn right onto Lanes Mill Road
1180 ft · 31 sec · Lanes Mill Road
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Turn left onto US Highway 9
24.8 mi · 37 min · US Highway 9
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway
2060 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
31.2 mi · 44 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 Cedar Glen West 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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
31.2 mi · 00h 44m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Cedar Glen West and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cedar Glen West to Paterson?
The road trip is about 78.2 miles (125.9 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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?
South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.8 miles from Cedar Glen West and 44.4 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.8 miles (97.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 3:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Cedar Glen West and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near South Amboy
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cedar Glen West and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 60.77 mi (97.8 km).
#1 Cedar Glen West
Unincorporated community in Manchester Township, Ocean County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,267 |
| Coordinates | 40.0420600, -74.2926500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| 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: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.69 | $25.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.67 | $27.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.50 | $33.01 |
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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