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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
90.04 mi
02h 03m
Flight
70.1 mi
112.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.1 mi
Kilometers
112.81 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
90.04 mi
Kilometers
144.91 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Country Lake Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Sun, Apr 19, 3:13 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-18T23:05
Arrive Country Lake Estates
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 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
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Paterson
45 mi
01h 01m
To Country Lake Estates
45 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E

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.

  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

    36.7 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

    1552 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    826 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    1.3 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

    Turn left onto North Pemberton Road

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Pemberton Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Pointville Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Pointville Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Juliustown Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Juliustown Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Lakehurst Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Lakehurst Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Choctaw Drive

    2540 ft · 1 min · Choctaw Drive

  27. 27

    Continue on Spring Terrace

    886 ft · 37 sec · Spring Terrace

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Chippewa Trail

    129 m · 16 sec · Chippewa Trail

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Spring Lake Boulevard

    1926 ft · 1 min · Spring Lake Boulevard

  30. 30

    Continue on Spring Lake Boulevard

    1026 ft · 41 sec · Spring Lake Boulevard

  31. 31

    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.

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
36.7 mi · 41%
Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 26%
US 206 South
9.26 mi · 10%
North Pemberton Road
3.13 mi · 3%
Pointville Road
2.99 mi · 3%
Juliustown Road
2.78 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.9 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
01h 01m from Paterson
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

13 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

18 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Metropark station

23 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

33 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

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).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Country Lake Estates

#2 Country Lake Estates

Census designated place in Pemberton Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States

Population3,943
Coordinates39.9426200, -74.5440400
Altitude24
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Country Lake Estates (-74.54404, 39.94262)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.18 gal
12.03 L · about $12.99
Round trip
$25.99
6.36 gal · 24.06 L
Estimated CO2
28.3 kg one way
Round trip: 56.5 kg / 125 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Country Lake Estates. The current time is 23:05:26.

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.