How far is Paterson, NJ from Beckett, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Beckett, NJ is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
114.71 mi
02h 26m
Flight
101.75 mi
163.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.75 mi
Kilometers
163.75 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.71 mi
Kilometers
184.61 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Beckett
Fri, Apr 17, 10:20 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Fri, Apr 17, 12:47 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-17T07:53
Arrive Beckett
Fri, Apr 17, 10:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:27 AM to 12:27 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:36 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
Hightstown
NJ

Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey

From Paterson
57.4 mi
01h 13m
To Beckett
57.4 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
83°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    926 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    978 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2312 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    38.6 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro

    1576 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Swedesboro Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Swedesboro Road

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Kings Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Kings Highway

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Auburn Avenue

    2740 ft · 55 sec · Auburn Avenue

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Auburn Road

    45 m · 3 sec · Auburn Road

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Auburn Road

    2459 ft · 52 sec · Auburn Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Center Square Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Center Square Road

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Beckett Road

    643 ft · 25 sec · Beckett Road

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Peachwood Drive

    954 ft · 42 sec · Peachwood Drive

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    1 m · 1 sec · Peachwood Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
77.7 mi · 68%
Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 21%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 2%
Center Square Road
2.25 mi · 2%
Kings Highway
1.28 mi · 1%
Swedesboro Road
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hightstown
01h 13m from Paterson
Leave By
1:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Beckett.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.7 miles (184.6 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.4 miles from Paterson and 57.4 miles from Beckett.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 1:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.55 one way or $33.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Beckett.

Stop Ideas Near Hightstown

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Hightstown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 10.4 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 11.2 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Trenton Health & Human Services

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St #3rd, Trenton, NJ 08608
Public health department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

10 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

26 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

37 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Beckett. Straight-line distance: 101.75 mi (163.75 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
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#2 Beckett

Unincorporated community and census-designated place in Gloucester County, New Jersey, United States

Population4,847
Coordinates39.7540000, -75.3574100
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Beckett (-75.35741, 39.754)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 185 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.05 gal
15.32 L · about $16.55
Round trip
$33.10
8.1 gal · 30.64 L
Estimated CO2
36 kg one way
Round trip: 72 kg / 159 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.55 $33.10
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.63 $37.25
Premium $4.95 $20.06 $40.13
Diesel $5.98 $24.22 $48.44

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Beckett. The current time is 07:53:52.

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.