How far is Newfield, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Newfield, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 22m 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
122.11 mi
02h 11m
Flight
104.83 mi
168.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.83 mi
Kilometers
168.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.11 mi
Kilometers
196.51 km
Drive Time
02h 11m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 11m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Return by in Newfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Newfield
2026-04-22T22:52
Arrive Paterson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 11m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Newfield
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 Newfield
61 mi
01h 05m
To Paterson
61.1 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
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 Newfield and Paterson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colonial Avenue

    94 m · 19 sec · Colonial Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Salem Avenue

    129 m · 17 sec · Salem Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto West Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · West Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Harding Highway

    1.5 km · 1 min · Harding Highway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 55 North: Glassboro, Bellmawr

    2193 ft · 53 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    19.1 mi · 23 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward Deptford, Almonesson

    1766 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on Deptford Center Road

    3040 ft · 1 min · Deptford Center Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Hurffville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Hurffville Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Clements Bridge Road

    1760 ft · 45 sec · Clements Bridge Road

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on West Clements Bridge Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Clements Bridge Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1.3 km · 2 min · Black Horse Pike

  13. 13

    Take the ramp straight toward NJTP Toll: New Jersey Turnpike

    1378 ft · 33 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2915 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    23.1 mi · 27 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

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

    2531 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    25.8 mi · 36 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

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

    96 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Newfield 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
64.5 mi · 53%
Garden State Parkway
25.8 mi · 21%
Veterans Memorial Highway
19.1 mi · 16%
West Boulevard
2.54 mi · 2%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 2%
Harding Highway
0.92 mi · 1%
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 11m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.3 mi
104.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
01h 05m from Newfield
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Newfield 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 Newfield to Paterson?

The road trip is about 122.1 miles (196.5 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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 miles from Newfield and 61.1 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 104.8 miles (168.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.3 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.61 one way or $35.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Newfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then 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 5.9 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 8.1 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 7.2 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 Newfield and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 104.83 mi (168.71 km).

Newfield

#1 Newfield

Borough in New Jersey

Population1,543
Coordinates39.5468800, -75.0263600
Altitude35
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Colonial Avenue (-75.026832, 39.546639)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 197 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.31 gal
16.31 L · about $17.61
Round trip
$35.22
8.62 gal · 32.62 L
Estimated CO2
38.3 kg one way
Round trip: 76.6 kg / 169 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.61 $35.22
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.82 $39.64
Premium $4.95 $21.35 $42.70
Diesel $5.98 $25.77 $51.55

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 Newfield and Paterson. The current time is 22:52:16.

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.