How far is Paterson, NJ from Harding, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Harding, NJ is about 114.3 miles (184 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Mercer County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Harding.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Harding.
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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
2101 ft · 41 sec · Buck Road
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Turn left onto Elk Road
595 ft · 12 sec · Elk Road
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Turn right onto Willow Grove Road
51 m · 5 sec · Willow Grove Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Willow Grove Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Harding.
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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harding.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Harding?
The road trip is about 114.3 miles (184 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Hightstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from Paterson and 57.2 miles from Harding.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.1 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 1:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.51 one way or $33.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Harding.
Stop Ideas Near Hightstown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Trenton Health & Human Services
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Hightstown.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Harding. Straight-line distance: 101.23 mi (162.91 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 Harding
Township of New Jersey
| Population | 3,752 |
| Coordinates | 39.6434500, -75.1218400 |
| Altitude | 40 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harding (-75.12184, 39.64345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $16.51 | $33.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $18.58 | $37.16 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.01 | $40.03 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $24.16 | $48.32 |
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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