How far is Paterson, NJ from Country Lake Estates, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Country Lake Estates, NJ is about 90 miles (144.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Country Lake Estates.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Country Lake Estates.
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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
23.8 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway
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Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left
926 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
978 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
2312 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
36.7 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL
1552 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
826 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
7.5 mi · 9 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto North Pemberton Road
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Pemberton Road
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Continue on Pointville Road
3 mi · 5 min · Pointville Road
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Turn right onto Juliustown Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Juliustown Road
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Continue on Lakehurst Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lakehurst Road
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Turn right onto Choctaw Drive
2540 ft · 1 min · Choctaw Drive
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Continue on Spring Terrace
886 ft · 37 sec · Spring Terrace
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Turn left onto Chippewa Trail
129 m · 16 sec · Chippewa Trail
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Turn right onto Spring Lake Boulevard
1926 ft · 1 min · Spring Lake Boulevard
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Continue on Spring Lake Boulevard
1026 ft · 41 sec · Spring Lake Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Spring Lake Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Country Lake Estates.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
36.7 mi · 00h 42m
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Country Lake Estates.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Country Lake Estates?
The road trip is about 90 miles (144.9 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?
Helmetta is a useful midpoint, sitting about 45 miles from Paterson and 45 miles from Country Lake Estates.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.9 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 2:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Country Lake Estates.
Stop Ideas Near Helmetta
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 Helmetta.
New Brunswick station
Princeton Junction station
Metropark station
Trenton Transit Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Country Lake Estates. Straight-line distance: 70.1 mi (112.81 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 Country Lake Estates
Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,943 |
| Coordinates | 39.9426200, -74.5440400 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| Country | United States |
End: Country Lake Estates (-74.54404, 39.94262)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 145 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 07m |
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 | $12.99 | $25.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $14.62 | $29.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $15.75 | $31.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $19.02 | $38.03 |
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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