How far is Cinnaminson, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Cinnaminson, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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
86.82 mi
01h 35m
Flight
76.83 mi
123.64 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
76.83 mi
Kilometers
123.64 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.82 mi
Kilometers
139.72 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM EDT
Return by in Cinnaminson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cinnaminson
2026-04-23T00:45
Arrive Paterson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cinnaminson
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
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Cinnaminson
43.4 mi
00h 47m
To Paterson
43.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph N
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Burlington Pike

    8.2 mi · 13 min · Burlington Pike

  2. 2

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1477 ft · 27 sec · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Burlington Pike

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Burlington Pike

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1665 ft · 44 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City, Camden

    1.1 km · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

    2.6 mi · 3 min · New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    39.8 mi · 46 min

  8. 8

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

    2531 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    25.8 mi · 36 min · Garden State Parkway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  13. 13

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

    96 m · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cinnaminson 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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension
42.4 mi · 49%
Garden State Parkway
25.8 mi · 30%
Burlington Pike
12.9 mi · 15%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 3%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
I 95 North
0.66 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike Pennsylvania Extension

Keep slight left

39.8 mi · 00h 46m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10 mi
76.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
00h 47m from Cinnaminson
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Cinnaminson 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 Cinnaminson to Paterson?

The road trip is about 86.8 miles (139.7 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Cinnaminson and 43.5 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 76.8 miles (123.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.50 one way or $25.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Helmetta

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Helmetta, 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 Helmetta.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cinnaminson and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 76.83 mi (123.64 km).

Cinnaminson

#1 Cinnaminson

Township in New Jersey

Population16,602
Coordinates39.9967800, -74.9926700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: US 130 (-74.992717, 39.996835)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 140 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.06 gal
11.6 L · about $12.50
Round trip
$25.01
6.12 gal · 23.2 L
Estimated CO2
27.2 kg one way
Round trip: 54.4 kg / 120 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.50 $25.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.07 $28.15
Premium $4.95 $15.16 $30.32
Diesel $5.98 $18.30 $36.60

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Cinnaminson and Paterson. The current time is 00:45:09.

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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.