How far is Paterson, NJ from Middlebush, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Middlebush, NJ is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
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 01h 04m.
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.
Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Middlebush.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Middlebush.
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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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Take the exit straight toward I 287 North: Morristown, Mahwah
2003 ft · 60 sec
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 527: Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, South Bound Brook
808 ft · 20 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 527 South: Easton Avenue, New Brunswick
155 m · 13 sec
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Continue on Easton Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Easton Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Grove Lane
3.1 mi · 5 min · Cedar Grove Lane
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Turn left onto Amwell Road
3204 ft · 1 min · Amwell Road
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Turn right onto Olcott Street
12 m · 2 sec · Olcott Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Olcott Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Middlebush.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Middlebush.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Middlebush?
The road trip is about 45.2 miles (72.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Clark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.6 miles from Paterson and 22.6 miles from Middlebush.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.5 miles (55.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.7 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 4:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.50 one way or $13.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Middlebush.
Stop Ideas Near Clark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
City Hall Parking Lot
City of Elizabeth
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clark.
Metropark station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Middlebush. Straight-line distance: 34.49 mi (55.5 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 Middlebush
Middlebush is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.4976000, -74.5293200 |
| Altitude | 35 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlebush (-74.52932, 40.4976)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 73 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $4.06 | $6.50 | $13.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $7.51 | $15.02 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $8.01 | $16.03 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $10.08 | $20.17 |
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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