How far is Paterson, NJ from Alloway, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Alloway, NJ is about 128.6 miles (207 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Census designated place in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Alloway.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Alloway.
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Start on Colt Street
66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street
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Turn right onto Ellison Street
879 ft · 28 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
744 ft · 15 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right
81 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Ward Street
1656 ft · 34 sec · Ward Street
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Continue on Oliver Street
942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP South
2756 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1754 ft · 43 sec · Exit 129
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left
926 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
978 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
2312 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
38.6 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro
1453 ft · 49 sec
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Turn slight right onto US 322 East: Glassboro
53 m · 7 sec
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Merge slight left onto Swedesboro Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Swedesboro Road
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Turn right onto Tomlin Station Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomlin Station Road
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Turn right
5 mi · 7 min
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Turn right onto West Avenue
2332 ft · 30 sec · West Avenue
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Continue on Harding Highway
1076 ft · 16 sec · Harding Highway
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Continue on Salem-Woodstown Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Salem-Woodstown Road
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Turn left onto Acton Station Road
2731 ft · 58 sec · Acton Station Road
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Turn left onto Welchville Road
3.3 mi · 5 min · Welchville Road
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Continue on Welchville-Alloway Road
1584 ft · 27 sec · Welchville-Alloway Road
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Continue on Greenwich Street
2100 ft · 40 sec · Greenwich Street
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Turn right
2 m · 1 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Alloway.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
39.1 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Alloway.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Alloway?
The road trip is about 128.6 miles (207 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?
White Horse is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.3 miles from Paterson and 64.3 miles from Alloway.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 12:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.55 one way or $37.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Alloway.
Stop Ideas Near White Horse
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to White Horse.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Alloway. Straight-line distance: 112.77 mi (181.49 km).
#1 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Alloway
Village in South Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
| Population | 3,363 |
| Coordinates | 39.5609500, -75.3624200 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
End: Alloway (-75.36242, 39.56095)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $18.55 | $37.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.49 | $44.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.15 | $54.30 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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