How far is Paterson, NJ from Colonia, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Colonia, NJ is about 29.2 miles (47 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 44m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Essex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Colonia.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Colonia.
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Start on Colt Street
66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street
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Turn right onto Ellison Street
879 ft · 28 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
744 ft · 15 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right
81 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Ward Street
1656 ft · 34 sec · Ward Street
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Continue on Oliver Street
942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn slight left
2 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left toward GSP South
2756 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.9 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit right toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen
1278 ft · 52 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lincoln Highway
2425 ft · 50 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Turn right onto Green Street
1999 ft · 1 min · Green Street
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Turn left onto Chain O' Hills Road
3176 ft · 2 min · Chain O' Hills Road
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Turn right onto South Cliff Road
1564 ft · 1 min · South Cliff Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Cliff Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Colonia.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.9 mi · 00h 33m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Colonia.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Colonia?
The road trip is about 29.2 miles (47 km) and usually takes 00h 44m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.6 miles from Paterson and 14.6 miles from Colonia.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.6 miles (39.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.42 one way or $8.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Colonia.
Stop Ideas Near Irvington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Irvington.
Newark Liberty International Airport
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Colonia. Straight-line distance: 24.61 mi (39.6 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 Colonia
Colonia is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.5745500, -74.3020900 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colonia (-74.30209, 40.57455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 47 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.30 | $4.42 | $8.85 |
| Mid-grade | $4.88 | $5.03 | $10.05 |
| Premium | $5.18 | $5.33 | $10.66 |
| Diesel | $6.32 | $6.51 | $13.01 |
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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