How far is Paterson, NJ from Atlantic County, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Atlantic County, NJ is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103 miles (165.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
124.14 mi
02h 37m
Flight
102.97 mi
165.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
102.97 mi
Kilometers
165.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.14 mi
Kilometers
199.79 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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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 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atlantic County
Tue, Apr 14, 8:20 PM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Tue, Apr 14, 10:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-14T17:42
Arrive Atlantic County
Tue, Apr 14, 8:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paterson
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
Ramtown
NJ

Census designated place

From Paterson
62.1 mi
01h 18m
To Atlantic County
62.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Apr 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Atlantic County.

  1. 1

    Start on Colt Street

    66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellison Street

    879 ft · 28 sec · Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    744 ft · 15 sec · Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right

    81 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Ward Street

    1656 ft · 34 sec · Ward Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Oliver Street

    942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP South

    2756 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    23.8 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    80.9 mi · 1 hr 34 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward CR 575, CR 561 ALT: Pomona

    2382 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Pomona Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Pomona Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto White Horse Pike

    2.2 mi · 3 min · White Horse Pike

  16. 16

    Turn sharp left onto Tilton Road

    1927 ft · 40 sec · Tilton Road

  17. 17

    Turn slight right onto Race Track Road

    2369 ft · 47 sec · Race Track Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Leipzig Avenue

    2 mi · 4 min · Leipzig Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Lombard Street

    870 ft · 44 sec · Lombard Street

  20. 20

    Turn left

    100 m · 24 sec

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Atlantic County.

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
21 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
105 mi · 85%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 5%
Pomona Road
3.42 mi · 3%
White Horse Pike
2.24 mi · 2%
Leipzig Avenue
2.03 mi · 2%
GSP South
0.52 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

80.9 mi · 01h 34m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
103 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramtown
01h 18m from Paterson
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Atlantic County.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Atlantic County?

The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.1 miles from Paterson and 62.1 miles from Atlantic County.

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

The direct path is about 103 miles (165.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Atlantic County.

Stop Ideas Near Ramtown

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

46 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

49 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

52 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

53 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Atlantic County. Straight-line distance: 102.97 mi (165.71 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Atlantic County

#2 Atlantic County

County in New Jersey, United States

Population262,945
Coordinates39.4688300, -74.6337300
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Atlantic County (-74.63373, 39.46883)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.58 L · about $17.90
Round trip
$35.79
8.76 gal · 33.16 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.90 $35.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.14 $40.29
Premium $4.95 $21.70 $43.40
Diesel $5.98 $26.19 $52.38

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Atlantic County. The current time is 17:42:37.

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.