How far is Paterson, NJ from Middlesex, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Middlesex, NJ is about 35 miles (56.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 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 00h 55m.
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.
A city in Union County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Middlesex.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Middlesex.
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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
14.1 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22, NJ 82 East: Elizabeth, Somerville
1533 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right
547 ft · 21 sec
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Turn left onto King George Road
66 m · 8 sec · King George Road
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Continue on Sebrings Mills Road
119 m · 15 sec · Sebrings Mills Road
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Continue on Greenbrook Road
2794 ft · 2 min · Greenbrook Road
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Turn sharp left onto Bound Brook Road
1799 ft · 44 sec · Bound Brook Road
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Turn right onto Mountain Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · Mountain Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mountain Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Middlesex.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
US 22
Merge slight left
15.5 mi · 00h 25m
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 Sunny near Middlesex.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Middlesex?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.4 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Paterson and 17.5 miles from Middlesex.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.1 miles (46.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.07 one way or $10.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Sunny near Middlesex.
Stop Ideas Near Union
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Middlesex. Straight-line distance: 29.11 mi (46.85 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 Middlesex
Borough in New Jersey, USA
| Population | 13,539 |
| Coordinates | 40.5726000, -74.4926500 |
| Altitude | 15 |
| Country | United States |
End: Middlesex (-74.49265, 40.5726)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.07 | $10.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.70 | $11.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.14 | $12.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.42 | $14.83 |
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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