How far is Paradise, NV from Cedar Grove, NJ?

The driving distance from Paradise, NV to Cedar Grove, NJ is about 2518.2 miles (4052.7 km), with a travel time of about 44h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2217.2 miles (3568.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 89h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
2518.22 mi
44h 44m
Flight
2217.19 mi
3568.23 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2217.19 mi
Kilometers
3568.23 km
Flight Time
04h 27m

Driving Distance

Road route
2518.22 mi
Kilometers
4052.68 km
Drive Time
44h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 44h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cedar Grove
Sat, Sep 19, 12:42 PM EDT
Return by in Paradise
Mon, Sep 21, 6:27 AM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paradise
2026-09-17T12:58
Arrive Cedar Grove
Sat, Sep 19, 9:42 AM PDT
Route Timing
44h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
5:44 AM to 7:14 AM EDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
6:32 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paradise
8:00 PM PDT
Overnight-style route

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
Ashland
NE

City in Saunders County, Nebraska, United States

From Paradise
1257 mi
22h 22m
To Cedar Grove
1261.3 mi
22h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
95°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
8 to 15 mph S
Destination
85°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Sep 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Paradise and Cedar Grove.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paradise and Cedar Grove.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    11 m · 8 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Palo Verde Circle

    44 m · 13 sec · Palo Verde Circle

  3. 3

    Continue on Palo Verde Circle

    97 m · 15 sec · Palo Verde Circle

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Palo Verde Road

    142 m · 23 sec · Palo Verde Road

  5. 5

    Turn right

    130 m · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn right

    46 m · 16 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto University Center Drive

    702 ft · 19 sec · University Center Drive

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East Tropicana Avenue

    1.9 mi · 4 min · East Tropicana Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 15 North

    1502 ft · 41 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Las Vegas Freeway

    86.1 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Las Vegas Freeway

  11. 11

    Continue on Veterans Memorial Highway

    161.6 mi · 2 hr 41 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: Richfield, Denver

    2705 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    501.3 mi · 8 hr 40 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Heartland Expressway

    12.6 mi · 15 min · Heartland Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Heartland Expressway

    174.7 mi · 2 hr 55 min · Heartland Expressway

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    474.5 mi · 8 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on I 35, I 80 East: Chicago, Minneapolis, Kansas City

    14.4 mi · 17 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left

    152.3 mi · 2 hr 45 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 280 East, US 6 East, US 61 South: Rock Island, Moline

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    13.9 mi · 15 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight left

    2239 ft · 27 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    144.9 mi · 2 hr 40 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight left

    23.6 mi · 32 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East, I 90

    1.4 km · 2 min

  25. 25

    Keep slight right to continue on I 80 East, I 90 East: Ohio, Indiana Toll Road East

    1438 ft · 49 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Indiana Toll Road

    135.9 mi · 2 hr 27 min · Indiana Toll Road

  27. 27

    Continue on Ohio Turnpike

    141.9 mi · 2 hr 32 min · Ohio Turnpike

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    9.2 mi · 10 min · Ohio Turnpike

  29. 29

    Keep slight left to continue on Ohio Turnpike

    67.1 mi · 1 hr 12 min · Ohio Turnpike

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East

    1.4 km · 2 min

  31. 31

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, CR 18: Youngstown, Mahoning Avenue

    1328 ft · 32 sec

  32. 32

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Youngstown

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  33. 33

    Keep slight left

    370.7 mi · 6 hr 54 min

  34. 34

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: The Caldwells, Montclair

    1725 ft · 42 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight right

    6.2 mi · 8 min

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 23 South: Verona

    1379 ft · 38 sec

  37. 37

    Turn straight

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Bowden Road

    30 m · 4 sec · Bowden Road

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Bowden Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paradise and Cedar Grove.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
5 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
1.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Heartland Expressway
662 mi · 26%
I 70 East
502 mi · 20%
I 80 East
378 mi · 15%
Ohio Turnpike
218 mi · 9%
I 280 East
196 mi · 8%
I 35
167 mi · 7%
Longest Stretch

I 70 East

Continue straight

501 mi · 08h 41m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
44h 44m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
89h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+301 mi
2217.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashland
22h 22m from Paradise
Leave By
6:32 PM PDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Paradise and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paradise to Cedar Grove?

The road trip is about 2518.2 miles (4052.7 km) and usually takes 44h 44m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Ashland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1257 miles from Paradise and 1261.3 miles from Cedar Grove.

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

The direct path is about 2217.2 miles (3568.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 301 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 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM PDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $457.81 one way or $915.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 789.7 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 3 hour time difference between Paradise and Cedar Grove, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paradise and Mostly Sunny near Cedar Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Ashland

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

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

RAIL

Lincoln

38 mi away
201 North 7th St.
RAIL

Omaha

44 mi away
1003 S. 9th Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paradise and Cedar Grove. Straight-line distance: 2217.19 mi (3568.23 km).

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#1 Paradise

Town in Nevada, USA

Population223,167
Coordinates36.0971900, -115.1466600
Altitude627
CountryUnited States
Cedar Grove

#2 Cedar Grove

Township in Essex County, New Jersey

Population12,457
Coordinates40.8517700, -74.2290300
Altitude91
CountryUnited States
Start: Paradise (-115.14666, 36.09719)
End: Cedar Grove (-74.22903, 40.85177)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 4053 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)83h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)62h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)50h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)41h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)35h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)31h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
88.86 gal
336.37 L · about $457.81
Round trip
$915.61
177.72 gal · 672.74 L
Estimated CO2
789.7 kg one way
Round trip: 1579.4 kg / 3482 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $5.15 $457.81 $915.61
Mid-grade $5.46 $485.53 $971.06
Premium $5.75 $511.21 $1,022.42
Diesel $6.60 $586.74 $1,173.49

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 Nevada · Sep 17, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 3 hours time gap between Paradise, NV and Cedar Grove, NJ. The current time in Paradise is 12:58:42, although it is 15:58:42 in Cedar Grove.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.