How far is Paterson, NJ from Farmingdale, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Farmingdale, NJ is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 50m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 55m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Farmingdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Farmingdale.
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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
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Continue on Main Street
4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
148 m · 6 sec
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Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City
17.6 mi · 23 min
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Continue on Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
153 m · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellevue Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue
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Continue on 12th Street
6.5 mi · 8 min · 12th Street
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Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road
2.3 mi · 3 min · Buena-Hammonton Road
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Continue on Hammonton Road
1.2 km · 53 sec · Hammonton Road
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Continue on Blue Anchor Road
1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road
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Continue on Wheat Road
1243 ft · 22 sec · Wheat Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue
7.8 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Avenue
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Turn right onto Rieck Terrace
776 ft · 39 sec · Rieck Terrace
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Turn left onto South Main Road
2248 ft · 38 sec · South Main Road
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Continue on Wheaton Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · Wheaton Avenue
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Turn right onto East Broad Street
120 m · 14 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto North 2nd Street
2414 ft · 47 sec · North 2nd Street
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Turn right onto East Main Street
1450 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Cedar Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Cedar Street
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Continue on Cedarville Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Cedarville Road
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Turn right onto West Buckshutem Road
1.5 km · 2 min · West Buckshutem Road
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Turn left onto Hogbin Road
13 m · 1 sec · Hogbin Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hogbin Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Farmingdale.
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Farmingdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Farmingdale?
The road trip is about 130.2 miles (209.5 km) and usually takes 02h 55m 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?
Bordentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.1 miles from Paterson and 65.1 miles from Farmingdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 117.4 miles (188.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 12:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.75 one way or $37.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Farmingdale.
Stop Ideas Near Bordentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bordentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Farmingdale. Straight-line distance: 117.4 mi (188.94 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 Farmingdale
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 1,351 |
| Coordinates | 39.3762300, -75.1096300 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Farmingdale (-75.10963, 39.37623)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 209 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 15m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 37m |
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 | $18.75 | $37.51 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.11 | $42.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.74 | $45.48 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.45 | $54.90 |
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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