How far is Paterson, NJ from Blackwood, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Blackwood, NJ is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
100.44 mi
02h 09m
Flight
90.2 mi
145.16 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.2 mi
Kilometers
145.16 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.44 mi
Kilometers
161.64 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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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 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blackwood
Tue, Apr 14, 7:57 PM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Tue, Apr 14, 10:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-14T17:48
Arrive Blackwood
Tue, Apr 14, 7:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
Clearbrook Park
NJ

Town

From Paterson
50.2 mi
01h 04m
To Blackwood
50.2 mi
01h 04m

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
86°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 Blackwood.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on NJ 168 South: Woodbury, Atlantic City

    1618 ft · 40 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    4.2 mi · 8 min · Black Horse Pike

  21. 21

    Turn left onto East Church Street

    831 ft · 20 sec · East Church Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Pennsylvania Avenue

    17 m · 2 sec · North Pennsylvania Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
64.4 mi · 64%
Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 24%
Black Horse Pike
4.18 mi · 4%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 2%
I 95
0.79 mi · 1%
I 95 South
0.62 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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
90.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clearbrook Park
01h 04m from Paterson
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Blackwood.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Clearbrook Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.2 miles from Paterson and 50.2 miles from Blackwood.

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

The direct path is about 90.2 miles (145.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Clearbrook Park

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

13 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

27 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Metropark station

31 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Blackwood. Straight-line distance: 90.2 mi (145.16 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 Blackwood

Blackwood is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8023400, -75.0640600
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Blackwood (-75.06406, 39.80234)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.42 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.01
7.1 gal · 26.84 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.51 $29.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.33 $32.65
Premium $4.95 $17.59 $35.17
Diesel $5.98 $21.23 $42.46

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 Blackwood. The current time is 17:48:03.

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.