How far is Deerfield, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Deerfield, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 29m 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
126.66 mi
02h 14m
Flight
111.42 mi
179.32 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.42 mi
Kilometers
179.32 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
126.66 mi
Kilometers
203.84 km
Drive Time
02h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Thu, Apr 16, 3:13 PM EDT
Return by in Deerfield
Thu, Apr 16, 5:28 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Deerfield
2026-04-16T12:58
Arrive Paterson
Thu, Apr 16, 3:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:15 AM to 12:15 PM EDT

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

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

Borough of New Jersey

From Deerfield
61.6 mi
01h 07m
To Paterson
65 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
89°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Deerfield Road

    11 m · 8 sec · West Deerfield Road

  2. 2

    Turn left

    6.6 mi · 10 min

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pole Tavern Circle

    26 m · 1 sec · Bridgeton Pike

  4. 4

    Exit the rotary onto Bridgeton Pike

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Bridgeton Pike

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Ellis Mill Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Ellis Mill Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Ellis Street

    662 ft · 19 sec · Ellis Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left toward NJ 55 North: Bellmawr

    1822 ft · 45 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    9.6 mi · 12 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Deptford, Almonesson

    1766 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Deptford Center Road

    3040 ft · 1 min · Deptford Center Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Hurffville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Hurffville Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  15. 15

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1378 ft · 33 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  19. 19

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

    2531 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    25.8 mi · 36 min · Garden State Parkway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  24. 24

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

    96 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Deerfield 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
64.5 mi · 51%
Garden State Parkway
25.8 mi · 20%
Veterans Memorial Highway
9.58 mi · 8%
Ellis Mill Road
4 mi · 3%
Bridgeton Pike
3.75 mi · 3%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 2%
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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
111.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
01h 07m from Deerfield
Leave By
2:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Deerfield and Partly Sunny near Paterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 126.6 miles (203.8 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.6 miles from Deerfield and 65 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 111.4 miles (179.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 2:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.26 one way or $36.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 5.3 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 7.7 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 6.5 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Deerfield and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 111.42 mi (179.32 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Deerfield

Unincorporated community in New Jersey

Population2,994
Coordinates39.5237300, -75.2360200
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: West Deerfield Road (-75.236029, 39.523749)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 204 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.47 gal
16.92 L · about $18.26
Round trip
$36.53
8.94 gal · 33.84 L
Estimated CO2
39.7 kg one way
Round trip: 79.4 kg / 175 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.26 $36.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.56 $41.12
Premium $4.95 $22.14 $44.29
Diesel $5.98 $26.73 $53.46

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Deerfield and Paterson. The current time is 12:58:38.

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.