How far is Paterson, NJ from Haddon Heights, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Haddon Heights, NJ is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
96.75 mi
02h 04m
Flight
85.82 mi
138.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.82 mi
Kilometers
138.11 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.75 mi
Kilometers
155.7 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Haddon Heights
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 PM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Sat, Apr 11, 10:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-11T17:56
Arrive Haddon Heights
Sat, Apr 11, 8:00 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Paterson
48.3 mi
01h 02m
To Haddon Heights
48.4 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Haddon Heights.

  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

    2533 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    6.4 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Barrington, Haddon Heights, Collingswood

    1086 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Copley Road

    36 m · 2 sec · Copley Road

  25. 25

    Continue on Copley Road

    939 ft · 20 sec · Copley Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto White Horse Pike

    1.4 km · 2 min · White Horse Pike

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Station Avenue

    2426 ft · 1 min · Station Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto 10th Avenue

    151 m · 20 sec · 10th Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn sharp right onto Prospect Ridge Boulevard

    632 ft · 17 sec · Prospect Ridge Boulevard

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Prospect Ridge Boulevard

Car Route Details

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

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
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 58%
Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 25%
I 295 South
6.68 mi · 7%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 2%
White Horse Pike
0.89 mi · 1%
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
02h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.9 mi
85.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
01h 02m from Paterson
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Paterson and Sunny near Haddon Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Haddon Heights?

The road trip is about 96.7 miles (155.7 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from Paterson and 48.4 miles from Haddon Heights.

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

The direct path is about 85.8 miles (138.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 $13.93 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paterson and Sunny near Haddon Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Haddon Heights. Straight-line distance: 85.82 mi (138.11 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Haddon Heights

#2 Haddon Heights

Borough in Camden County, New Jersey, United States

Population7,509
Coordinates39.8773400, -75.0646200
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Haddon Heights (-75.06462, 39.87734)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.92 L · about $13.93
Round trip
$27.87
6.82 gal · 25.84 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.93 $27.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.68 $31.37
Premium $4.95 $16.89 $33.79
Diesel $5.98 $20.39 $40.78

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Haddon Heights. The current time is 17:56:28.

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.