How far is Paterson, NJ from Maurice River, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Maurice River, NJ is about 140.4 miles (226 km), with a travel time of about 03h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.9 miles (201 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 25m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
140.45 mi
03h 12m
Flight
124.93 mi
201.05 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.93 mi
Kilometers
201.05 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.45 mi
Kilometers
226.03 km
Drive Time
03h 12m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Maurice River
Tue, May 12, 11:37 PM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Wed, May 13, 2:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-05-12T20:24
Arrive Maurice River
Tue, May 12, 11:37 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:13 AM to 11:13 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:34 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paterson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Mansfield
NJ

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

From Paterson
70.3 mi
01h 36m
To Maurice River
70.2 mi
01h 36m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
Maurice River Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
67°F
Tuesday
Using Laurel Lake as the closest live forecast in the Cumberland County weather hub.

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Maurice River.

  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

    36.7 mi · 42 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward US 206: Bordentown, Trenton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on US 206 South: Joint Base MDL

    1552 ft · 44 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    826 ft · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    7.5 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Continue straight

    4.5 mi · 6 min

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    4.5 mi · 6 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

    148 m · 6 sec

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto US 206 South: Hammonton, Atlantic City

    17.6 mi · 23 min

  25. 25

    Continue on Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

    153 m · 11 sec · Bellevue Avenue/END Route 54

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bellevue Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Bellevue Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on 12th Street

    6.5 mi · 8 min · 12th Street

  28. 28

    Continue on Buena-Hammonton Road

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Buena-Hammonton Road

  29. 29

    Continue on Hammonton Road

    1.2 km · 53 sec · Hammonton Road

  30. 30

    Continue on Blue Anchor Road

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Blue Anchor Road

  31. 31

    Continue on Wheat Road

    1243 ft · 22 sec · Wheat Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Lincoln Avenue

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Lincoln Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Rieck Terrace

    776 ft · 39 sec · Rieck Terrace

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South Main Road

    1809 ft · 38 sec · South Main Road

  35. 35

    Take the ramp sharp left toward NJ 55 South: Wildwood, Cape May

    1454 ft · 35 sec

  36. 36

    Merge slight left onto Veterans Memorial Highway

    6.6 mi · 8 min · Veterans Memorial Highway

  37. 37

    Continue on Delsea Drive

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Delsea Drive

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right

    1194 ft · 35 sec

  39. 39

    Turn right onto Mauricetown Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Mauricetown Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Mauricetown Bypass

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Mauricetown Bypass

  41. 41

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Avenue

    2.5 mi · 5 min · North Avenue

  42. 42

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    92 m · 13 sec · Main Street

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Memorial Avenue

    3241 ft · 2 min · Memorial Avenue

  44. 44

    Turn slight right onto Miller Avenue

    1064 ft · 52 sec · Miller Avenue

  45. 45

    Turn left

    634 ft · 47 sec

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
46 steps
18 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
36.7 mi · 26%
US 206 South
30.1 mi · 21%
Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 17%
Lincoln Avenue
7.8 mi · 6%
Veterans Memorial Highway
6.64 mi · 5%
12th Street
6.52 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 12m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
124.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mansfield
01h 36m from Paterson
Leave By
10:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Paterson and Sunny near Maurice River.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Maurice River?

The road trip is about 140.4 miles (226 km) and usually takes 03h 12m 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?

Mansfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.3 miles from Paterson and 70.2 miles from Maurice River.

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

The direct path is about 124.9 miles (201 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 10:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.27 one way or $40.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paterson and Sunny near Maurice River.

Stop Ideas Near Mansfield

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Mansfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 2.9 mi away

Old City Hall

Bordentown , NJ
11 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Rating 4.6/5 13 reviews Historical landmark
Trenton City Hall
Meeting point 8.4 mi away

Trenton City Hall

Trenton , NJ
319 E State St, Trenton, NJ 08608
Rating 3.8/5 67 reviews City Hall
Stop photo coming soon
Nearby stop 2.6 mi away

Fieldsboro Town Hall

Fieldsboro , NJ
1916 S 2nd St, Fieldsboro, NJ 08505
Police department

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mansfield.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

20 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

26 mi away
2 Wallace Road
BUS

Pennsauken, NJ

32 mi away
215 Derousse Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Maurice River. Straight-line distance: 124.93 mi (201.05 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Maurice River

#2 Maurice River

Township of New Jersey

Population5,588
Coordinates39.2317800, -75.0287900
Altitude1
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Maurice River (-75.02879, 39.23178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.76 L · about $20.27
Round trip
$40.53
9.92 gal · 37.52 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.27 $40.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.81 $45.62
Premium $4.95 $24.57 $49.14
Diesel $5.98 $29.66 $59.32

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Maurice River. The current time is 20:24:28.

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.