How far is Ocean Gate, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Ocean Gate, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 59m 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
83.16 mi
01h 29m
Flight
68.43 mi
110.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.43 mi
Kilometers
110.13 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
83.16 mi
Kilometers
133.83 km
Drive Time
01h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Ocean Gate
Sun, Apr 19, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ocean Gate
2026-04-19T01:31
Arrive Paterson
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ocean Gate
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
Hazlet
NJ

Township in Monmouth County, New Jersey

From Ocean Gate
41.1 mi
00h 44m
To Paterson
42.1 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
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 Ocean Gate and Paterson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ocean Gate and Paterson.

  1. 1

    Start on East Lakewood Avenue

    12 m · 7 sec · East Lakewood Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Stone Harbor Avenue

    76 m · 16 sec · Stone Harbor Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Bayview Avenue

    1964 ft · 43 sec · East Bayview Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Ocean Gate Avenue

    153 m · 20 sec · Ocean Gate Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto West Chelsea Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · West Chelsea Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Prospect Avenue

    671 ft · 19 sec · Prospect Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Station Avenue

    98 m · 10 sec · Station Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Springfield Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · Springfield Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Bayside Avenue

    1860 ft · 37 sec · Bayside Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Club House Road

    672 ft · 13 sec · Club House Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Club House Drive

    153 m · 10 sec · Club House Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Compass Avenue

    1494 ft · 44 sec · Compass Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Starboard Street

    933 ft · 29 sec · Starboard Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Atlantic City Boulevard

    2685 ft · 1 min · Atlantic City Boulevard

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Atlantic City Boulevard

    1024 ft · 19 sec · Atlantic City Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on North Main Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Main Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Route 37 West

    753 ft · 22 sec · Route 37 West

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 Toll North, GSP Toll North: Lakewood, New York, Woodbridge

    2538 ft · 48 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    21 mi · 25 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  21. 21

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Ocean Gate 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
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
73.1 mi · 88%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 3%
West Chelsea Avenue
1.05 mi · 1%
Springfield Avenue
1 mi · 1%
North Main Street
0.81 mi · 1%
Atlantic City Boulevard
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.7 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hazlet
00h 44m from Ocean Gate
Leave By
3:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Ocean Gate 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 Ocean Gate to Paterson?

The road trip is about 83.1 miles (133.8 km) and usually takes 01h 29m 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 41.1 miles from Ocean Gate and 42.1 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.7 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 3:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.97 one way or $23.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hazlet

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Hazlet, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Metropark station

20 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

32 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ocean Gate and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 68.43 mi (110.13 km).

Ocean Gate

#1 Ocean Gate

Borough in Ocean County, New Jersey, United States

Population2,055
Coordinates39.9267900, -74.1337500
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: East Lakewood Avenue (-74.133751, 39.926767)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 134 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.93 gal
11.11 L · about $11.97
Round trip
$23.94
5.86 gal · 22.22 L
Estimated CO2
26 kg one way
Round trip: 52.1 kg / 115 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.97 $23.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.48 $26.95
Premium $4.95 $14.52 $29.03
Diesel $5.98 $17.52 $35.04

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 Ocean Gate and Paterson. The current time is 01:31:34.

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.