How far is Paterson, NJ from Milltown, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Milltown, NJ is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.2 miles (170.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
121.66 mi
02h 35m
Flight
106.21 mi
170.93 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.21 mi
Kilometers
170.93 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.66 mi
Kilometers
195.79 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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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 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milltown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:34 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-19T00:58
Arrive Milltown
Sun, Apr 19, 3:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paterson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Allentown
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Paterson
60.8 mi
01h 17m
To Milltown
60.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Milltown.

  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

    39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    38.6 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Swedesboro, Glassboro

    1453 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto US 322 East: Glassboro

    53 m · 7 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Swedesboro Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Swedesboro Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Tomlin Station Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Tomlin Station Road

  22. 22

    Turn right

    5 mi · 8 min

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Harding Highway

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Harding Highway

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Avis Mill Road

    2218 ft · 2 min · Avis Mill Road

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Avis Mill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
77.7 mi · 64%
Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 20%
Tomlin Station Road
3.76 mi · 3%
Harding Highway
2.56 mi · 2%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 2%
Swedesboro Road
0.9 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
106.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
01h 17m from Paterson
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Paterson and Rain Showers near Milltown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Milltown?

The road trip is about 121.7 miles (195.8 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?

Allentown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.8 miles from Paterson and 60.8 miles from Milltown.

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

The direct path is about 106.2 miles (170.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Paterson and Rain Showers near Milltown.

Stop Ideas Near Allentown

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 Allentown and the surrounding midpoint area.
Old City Hall
Scenic stop 6.9 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 8.7 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 8.2 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 Allentown.

RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

15 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

33 mi away
700 Station Ave.
RAIL

New Brunswick station

37 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Milltown. Straight-line distance: 106.21 mi (170.93 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Milltown

#2 Milltown

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

Population6,909
Coordinates39.6359500, -75.2860200
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Milltown (-75.28602, 39.63595)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.25 L · about $17.53
Round trip
$35.06
8.58 gal · 32.5 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.53 $35.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.73 $39.46
Premium $4.95 $21.25 $42.51
Diesel $5.98 $25.65 $51.31

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Milltown. The current time is 00:58:44.

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.