How far is Morganville, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Morganville, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 42.9 miles (69 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
42.9 mi
00h 56m
Flight
37.52 mi
60.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.52 mi
Kilometers
60.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
42.9 mi
Kilometers
69.04 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 AM EDT
Return by in Morganville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morganville
2026-04-19T03:50
Arrive Paterson
Sun, Apr 19, 4:46 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morganville
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
Winfield
NJ

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

From Morganville
21.4 mi
00h 28m
To Paterson
21.5 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    3222 ft · 57 sec

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  3. 3

    Continue on Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Ravine Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ravine Drive

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Morristown Road

    1195 ft · 36 sec · Morristown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Matawan Road

    3028 ft · 1 min · Matawan Road

  7. 7

    Take the ramp left

    1175 ft · 39 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    34.5 mi · 48 min · Garden State Parkway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

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

    96 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morganville 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
34.5 mi · 80%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 5%
Ravine Drive
1.39 mi · 3%
Main Street
1.25 mi · 3%
Matawan Road
0.8 mi · 2%
Grand Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

34.5 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
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.4 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winfield
00h 28m from Morganville
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Morganville 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 Morganville to Paterson?

The road trip is about 42.9 miles (69 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.4 miles from Morganville and 21.5 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.4 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.17 one way or $12.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Morganville and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near Winfield

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 Winfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Park
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

City Hall Park

Jersey City , NJ
Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 4.2/5 88 reviews Park
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 4.3 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11.4 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.9 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

11 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morganville and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 37.52 mi (60.39 km).

Morganville

#1 Morganville

City in Clay County, Kansas, United States of America

Population5,040
Coordinates40.3765000, -74.2443100
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: NJ 79 (-74.244422, 40.376532)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.51 gal
5.73 L · about $6.17
Round trip
$12.34
3.02 gal · 11.46 L
Estimated CO2
13.4 kg one way
Round trip: 26.8 kg / 59 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.17 $12.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.94 $13.89
Premium $4.95 $7.48 $14.96
Diesel $5.98 $9.03 $18.06

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Morganville and Paterson. The current time is 03:50:13.

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.