How far is Paterson, NJ from Beattystown, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Beattystown, NJ is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 58m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Beattystown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Beattystown.
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Start on Colt Street
66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street
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Turn right onto Ellison Street
88 m · 13 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
103 m · 20 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Van Houten Street
720 ft · 27 sec · Van Houten Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
88 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West Broadway
2904 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Union Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Union Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
743 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
17.6 mi · 20 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 West: Budd Lake, Hackettstown
2134 ft · 48 sec
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Turn straight
1272 ft · 24 sec
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Continue straight
6.9 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto East Avenue
3064 ft · 2 min · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Mountain Avenue
2377 ft · 54 sec · Mountain Avenue
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Turn right
1.9 mi · 4 min
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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 Beattystown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
17.6 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Beattystown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Beattystown?
The road trip is about 42.5 miles (68.4 km) and usually takes 00h 59m 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?
Rockaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.2 miles from Paterson and 21.3 miles from Beattystown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 4:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.13 one way or $12.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Beattystown.
Stop Ideas Near Rockaway
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockaway.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Beattystown. Straight-line distance: 35.79 mi (57.6 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 Beattystown
Census designated place
| Population | 4,554 |
| Coordinates | 40.8131500, -74.8429400 |
| Altitude | 146 |
| Country | United States |
End: Beattystown (-74.84294, 40.81315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.13 | $12.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.90 | $13.80 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.43 | $14.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
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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