How far is Paterson, NJ from Moorestown, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Moorestown, NJ is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
87.34 mi
01h 53m
Flight
77.13 mi
124.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.13 mi
Kilometers
124.13 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.34 mi
Kilometers
140.56 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moorestown
Tue, May 5, 3:40 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Tue, May 5, 5:34 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-05-05T01:47
Arrive Moorestown
Tue, May 5, 3:40 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:42 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
East Brunswick
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Paterson
43.7 mi
00h 56m
To Moorestown
43.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 15 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 20 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    83 m · 8 sec

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Connector Road

    923 ft · 16 sec · Connector Road

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Rising Sun Road

    2992 ft · 56 sec · Rising Sun Road

  23. 23

    Take the ramp left toward I 295 South

    967 ft · 24 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    15.2 mi · 18 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 38: Moorestown, Trauma Center

    1694 ft · 36 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.5 km · 1 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right

    110 m · 11 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Mount Laurel Road

    2659 ft · 56 sec · Mount Laurel Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    1029 ft · 22 sec · East Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Chester Avenue

    152 m · 12 sec · Chester Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn right onto East 2nd Street

    63 m · 14 sec · East 2nd Street

  32. 32

    Turn left

    27 m · 12 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left

    26 m · 6 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
36.7 mi · 42%
Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 27%
I 295 South
15.4 mi · 18%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 3%
NJ 38
1.35 mi · 2%
I 95
0.79 mi · 1%
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 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
01h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.3 mi
77.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Brunswick
00h 56m from Paterson
Leave By
2:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Sunny near Moorestown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 87.4 miles (140.6 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

East Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.7 miles from Paterson and 43.7 miles from Moorestown.

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

The direct path is about 77.1 miles (124.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 2:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.58 one way or $25.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Sunny near Moorestown.

Stop Ideas Near East Brunswick

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Brunswick, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Brunswick.

RAIL

New Brunswick station

8 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

21 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Moorestown. Straight-line distance: 77.13 mi (124.13 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

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

#2 Moorestown

Township of New Jersey

Population20,607
Coordinates39.9670600, -74.9426700
Altitude23
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Moorestown (-74.94267, 39.96706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.08 gal
11.67 L · about $12.58
Round trip
$25.17
6.16 gal · 23.34 L
Estimated CO2
27.4 kg one way
Round trip: 54.7 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.58 $25.17
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.16 $28.33
Premium $4.95 $15.26 $30.52
Diesel $5.98 $18.42 $36.84

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 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Moorestown. The current time is 01:47:13.

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.