How far is Paterson, NJ from Greenwich, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Greenwich, NJ is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Greenwich.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Greenwich.
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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
39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
1963 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
927 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike
1478 ft · 45 sec · Black Horse Pike
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Turn left onto West Browning Road
2058 ft · 1 min · West Browning Road
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Turn slight left onto Creek Road
1.3 km · 3 min · Creek Road
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Turn left onto Harding Avenue
831 ft · 22 sec · Harding Avenue
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Take the ramp left
618 ft · 15 sec
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Merge slight left onto North-South Freeway
1.4 km · 1 min · North-South Freeway
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Keep slight right to continue on Veterans Memorial Highway
15 mi · 17 min · Veterans Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 553: Clayton, Glassboro, Centerton
1213 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right onto Buck Road
7.2 mi · 11 min · Buck Road
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Turn left onto Centerton Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · Centerton Road
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Continue on Centerton Road
4.8 mi · 7 min · Centerton Road
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Turn slight right onto Landis Avenue
787 ft · 15 sec · Landis Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Pearl Street North
2.8 mi · 4 min · Pearl Street North
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Turn right onto East Broad Street
1.1 km · 1 min · East Broad Street
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Turn left onto South West Avenue
612 ft · 13 sec · South West Avenue
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Turn right onto Bowentown Road
1369 ft · 28 sec · Bowentown Road
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Continue on Greenwich Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Greenwich Road
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Continue on Bridgeton Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Bridgeton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridgeton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Greenwich.
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
39.1 mi · 00h 45m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Paterson and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Greenwich.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Greenwich?
The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Fieldsboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from Paterson and 68.7 miles from Greenwich.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 122.2 miles (196.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.82 one way or $39.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paterson and Patchy Fog then Sunny near Greenwich.
Stop Ideas Near Fieldsboro
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 Fieldsboro.
Trenton Transit Center
Cornwells Heights
Princeton Junction station
Pennsauken, NJ
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Greenwich. Straight-line distance: 122.17 mi (196.62 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 Greenwich
Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
| Population | 5,451 |
| Coordinates | 39.3898400, -75.3385300 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Greenwich (-75.33853, 39.38984)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 221 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 42m |
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 | $19.82 | $39.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.31 | $44.61 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.03 | $48.05 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.00 | $58.01 |
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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