How far is Lacey, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Lacey, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.
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.
Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lacey and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lacey and Paterson.
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Start on the route
3144 ft · 4 min
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Turn left onto Lacey Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lacey Road
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Turn right onto Dover Road
6.8 mi · 10 min · Dover Road
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Continue on Dover Road
637 ft · 23 sec · Dover Road
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Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North, US 9 Toll North: Lakewood, New York
1057 ft · 16 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
22.6 mi · 27 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
51.7 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Lacey 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
Continue on Garden State Parkway
51.7 mi · 01h 07m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Lacey and Sunny near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lacey to Paterson?
The road trip is about 87.9 miles (141.4 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Hazlet is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.4 miles from Lacey and 44.4 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.67 one way or $25.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lacey and Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Hazlet
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 Hazlet.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lacey and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 72.43 mi (116.57 km).
#1 Lacey
Township in Ocean County, New Jersey
| Population | 29,760 |
| Coordinates | 39.8726200, -74.2951400 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| 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: 141 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 05m |
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 | $12.67 | $25.33 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.26 | $28.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.36 | $30.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $18.54 | $37.08 |
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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