How far is Paterson, NJ from Brigantine, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Brigantine, NJ is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
133.09 mi
02h 53m
Flight
104.6 mi
168.33 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.6 mi
Kilometers
168.33 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.09 mi
Kilometers
214.19 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Brigantine
Thu, Apr 23, 11:49 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Thu, Apr 23, 2:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-23T08:56
Arrive Brigantine
Thu, Apr 23, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ramtown
NJ

Census designated place

From Paterson
66.5 mi
01h 26m
To Brigantine
66.5 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
Brigantine Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Thursday
Using Absecon as the closest live forecast in the Atlantic County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    85.2 mi · 1 hr 39 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30 East: Absecon, Atlantic City

    1802 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto White Horse Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · White Horse Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Absecon Boulevard

    6.9 mi · 11 min · Absecon Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Acua Wind Farm

    57 m · 7 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Absecon Boulevard

    159 m · 16 sec · Absecon Boulevard

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

    46 m · 7 sec · North Doctor Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on Huron Avenue

    3027 ft · 1 min · Huron Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Brigantine Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Brigantine Boulevard

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Brigantine Circle

    37 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard

    1483 ft · 41 sec · Atlantic Brigantine Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on West Brigantine Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · West Brigantine Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto South Roosevelt Boulevard

    756 ft · 27 sec · South Roosevelt Boulevard

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout toward the route

    58 m · 7 sec

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
110 mi · 82%
Absecon Boulevard
6.96 mi · 5%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 5%
Brigantine Boulevard
2.63 mi · 2%
West Brigantine Avenue
1.45 mi · 1%
White Horse Pike
1.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

85.2 mi · 01h 39m

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.5 mi
104.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramtown
01h 26m from Paterson
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Sunny near Brigantine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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 66.5 miles from Paterson and 66.5 miles from Brigantine.

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

The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.20 one way or $38.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Brigantine. Straight-line distance: 104.6 mi (168.33 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Brigantine

#2 Brigantine

City in Atlantic County, New Jersey

Population8,577
Coordinates39.4101200, -74.3645900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Brigantine (-74.36459, 39.41012)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 214 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.7 gal
17.78 L · about $19.20
Round trip
$38.41
9.4 gal · 35.56 L
Estimated CO2
41.8 kg one way
Round trip: 83.5 kg / 184 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.20 $38.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.62 $43.23
Premium $4.95 $23.28 $46.57
Diesel $5.98 $28.11 $56.21

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Brigantine. The current time is 08:56:28.

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.