How far is Madison Park, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Madison Park, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 32m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
37.2 mi
00h 46m
Flight
32.93 mi
52.99 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.93 mi
Kilometers
52.99 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
37.2 mi
Kilometers
59.86 km
Drive Time
00h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Return by in Madison Park
Thu, Apr 23, 12:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Madison Park
2026-04-22T22:58
Arrive Paterson
Wed, Apr 22, 11:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Madison Park
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
Kenilworth
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Madison Park
18.3 mi
00h 23m
To Paterson
18.9 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Madison Park and Paterson.

  1. 1

    Start on Harvard Road

    550 ft · 26 sec · Harvard Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Lehigh Road

    719 ft · 34 sec · Lehigh Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Princeton Road

    1037 ft · 50 sec · Princeton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Rutgers Road

    908 ft · 45 sec · Rutgers Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Ernston Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Ernston Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Washington Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Main Street

    68 m · 6 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right toward GSP Toll North

    1814 ft · 28 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    30.6 mi · 43 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    96 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Madison Park 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
18 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
30.6 mi · 82%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 6%
Washington Road
1.23 mi · 3%
Ernston Road
0.69 mi · 2%
GSP Toll North
0.34 mi · 1%
Grand Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

30.6 mi · 00h 43m

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
00h 46m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Kenilworth
00h 23m from Madison Park
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Madison Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Madison Park to Paterson?

The road trip is about 37.2 miles (59.9 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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?

Kenilworth is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Madison Park and 18.9 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.35 one way or $10.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Madison Park and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near Kenilworth

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 Kenilworth and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.4 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.5 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
The City of Rahway
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

The City of Rahway

Rahway , NJ
1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.5 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

9 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

12 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

12 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Madison Park and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 32.93 mi (52.99 km).

Madison Park

#1 Madison Park

Census-designated place in Old Bridge Township, Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population7,144
Coordinates40.4515000, -74.3079200
Altitude39
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Harvard Road (-74.308144, 40.451679)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 60 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.31 gal
4.97 L · about $5.35
Round trip
$10.71
2.62 gal · 9.94 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.3 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.35 $10.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.02 $12.05
Premium $4.95 $6.49 $12.98
Diesel $5.98 $7.83 $15.67

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 Madison Park and Paterson. The current time is 22:58:45.

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.