How far is Paterson, NJ from Mercerville, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Mercerville, NJ is about 61 miles (98.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Partly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Mercerville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Mercerville.
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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
1.3 mi · 2 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward US 1: Newark, Trenton
1110 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1 South: Trenton
1453 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
636 ft · 13 sec
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Continue straight
7.4 mi · 11 min
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Continue straight
634 ft · 10 sec
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Keep slight left
84 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left
118 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight left
3.6 mi · 5 min
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Continue straight
13.9 mi · 20 min
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Take the exit slight right
975 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 295 South: Camden
1573 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.9 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Sloan Avenue
1116 ft · 15 sec
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Keep slight left
1189 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
1645 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left
1652 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 535 North: Mercerville
1768 ft · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto East State Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East State Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Nottingham Way
669 ft · 18 sec · Nottingham Way
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Continue on Edinburg Road
140 m · 11 sec · Edinburg Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Edinburg Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Mercerville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Sunny leaving Paterson and Partly Cloudy near Mercerville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Mercerville?
The road trip is about 61 miles (98.2 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
Metuchen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.5 miles from Paterson and 30.5 miles from Mercerville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.2 miles (87.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.77 one way or $17.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paterson and Partly Cloudy near Mercerville.
Stop Ideas Near Metuchen
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Metuchen.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Mercerville. Straight-line distance: 54.18 mi (87.19 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 Mercerville
Mercerville is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2370500, -74.6865500 |
| Altitude | 27 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mercerville (-74.68655, 40.23705)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 98 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $4.08 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.71 | $10.12 | $20.25 |
| Premium | $5.02 | $10.80 | $21.60 |
| Diesel | $6.31 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
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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