How far is Paterson, NJ from Ellisburg, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Ellisburg, NJ is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
91.75 mi
01h 58m
Flight
82.15 mi
132.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
82.15 mi
Kilometers
132.21 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.75 mi
Kilometers
147.65 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ellisburg
Sat, Nov 7, 10:38 AM EST
Return by in Paterson
Sat, Nov 7, 12:36 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-11-07T08:39
Arrive Ellisburg
Sat, Nov 7, 10:38 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:32 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paterson
9:30 PM EST
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
Helmetta
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Paterson
45.9 mi
00h 59m
To Ellisburg
45.9 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    156 m · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Fellowship Road

    1956 ft · 50 sec · Fellowship Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Church Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Church Road

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Kings Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · North Kings Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on Brace Road

    657 ft · 15 sec · Brace Road

  25. 25

    Continue straight

    618 ft · 19 sec

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kings Highway South

    95 m · 10 sec · Kings Highway South

  27. 27

    Turn left

    53 m · 13 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right

    59 m · 16 sec

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marlton Pike

    98 m · 4 sec · Marlton Pike

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Marlton Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
30 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 61%
Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 26%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 2%
North Kings Highway
1.77 mi · 2%
Church Road
1.46 mi · 2%
I 95
0.79 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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
82.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Helmetta
00h 59m from Paterson
Leave By
2:32 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Ellisburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.8 miles (147.7 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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 45.9 miles from Paterson and 45.9 miles from Ellisburg.

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

The direct path is about 82.1 miles (132.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:32 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.27 one way or $26.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Ellisburg.

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 Ellisburg. Straight-line distance: 82.15 mi (132.21 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 Ellisburg

Ellisburg is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9137200, -75.0104500
Altitude18
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Ellisburg (-75.01045, 39.91372)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.25 L · about $13.27
Round trip
$26.54
6.48 gal · 24.5 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.10 $13.27 $26.54
Mid-grade $4.72 $15.30 $30.61
Premium $5.04 $16.33 $32.65
Diesel $6.33 $20.52 $41.04

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Ellisburg. The current time is 08:39:20.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.