How far is Oceanport, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Oceanport, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 07m 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
54.59 mi
01h 03m
Flight
42.17 mi
67.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.17 mi
Kilometers
67.86 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.59 mi
Kilometers
87.85 km
Drive Time
01h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in Oceanport
Wed, Apr 15, 3:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Oceanport
2026-04-15T01:22
Arrive Paterson
Wed, Apr 15, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Oceanport
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
Iselin
NJ

Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States

From Oceanport
27.3 mi
00h 31m
To Paterson
27.3 mi
00h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Myrtle Avenue

    2921 ft · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Seven Bridges Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridges Road

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Rumson Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Rumson Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Branch Avenue

    1772 ft · 31 sec · Branch Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Pinckney Road

    3001 ft · 58 sec · Pinckney Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street

    756 ft · 20 sec · Broad Street

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Newman Springs Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North

    2680 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    6.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward Crossover to Express Roadway

    983 ft · 13 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    38.8 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  14. 14

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

    96 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Oceanport 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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
45.1 mi · 83%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 4%
Newman Springs Road
1.85 mi · 3%
Seven Bridges Road
1.59 mi · 3%
Rumson Road
0.77 mi · 1%
Pinckney Road
0.57 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

38.8 mi · 00h 52m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.4 mi
42.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Iselin
00h 31m from Oceanport
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Oceanport to Paterson?

The road trip is about 54.6 miles (87.8 km) and usually takes 01h 03m 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?

Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.3 miles from Oceanport and 27.3 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.4 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.89 one way or $15.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Iselin

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Iselin, 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 Iselin.

RAIL

Metropark station

1 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

14 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Oceanport and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 42.17 mi (67.86 km).

Oceanport

#1 Oceanport

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population5,707
Coordinates40.3181700, -74.0151400
Altitude6
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Myrtle Avenue (-74.01561, 40.318076)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 21m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.93 gal
7.29 L · about $7.89
Round trip
$15.77
3.86 gal · 14.58 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.3 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.89 $15.77
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.88 $17.75
Premium $4.95 $9.56 $19.12
Diesel $5.98 $11.54 $23.08

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Oceanport and Paterson. The current time is 01:22:51.

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.