How far is Paterson, NJ from Morganville, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Morganville, NJ is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m 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
43.14 mi
01h 00m
Flight
37.52 mi
60.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
37.52 mi
Kilometers
60.39 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.14 mi
Kilometers
69.43 km
Drive Time
01h 00m

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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 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Morganville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Sun, Apr 19, 7:23 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-19T05:21
Arrive Morganville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:28 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
Winfield
NJ

Census-designated place in Union County, Pennsylvania

From Paterson
21.6 mi
00h 30m
To Morganville
21.6 mi
00h 30m

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
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward Laurence Harbor, Matawan

    1240 ft · 29 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    103 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Matawan Road

    1180 ft · 27 sec · Matawan Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Morristown Road

    1195 ft · 37 sec · Morristown Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Ravine Drive

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Ravine Drive

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Freneau Avenue

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Freneau Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
28.6 mi · 66%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 14%
Freneau Avenue
1.83 mi · 4%
Ravine Drive
1.39 mi · 3%
Main Street
0.98 mi · 2%
GSP South
0.52 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.6 mi
37.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Winfield
00h 30m from Paterson
Leave By
4:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 43.1 miles (69.4 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?

Winfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Paterson and 21.6 miles from Morganville.

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

The direct path is about 37.5 miles (60.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Winfield

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 Winfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.8 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 4.2 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 11.2 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Winfield.

RAIL

Metropark station

9 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

11 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

14 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

21 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Morganville. Straight-line distance: 37.52 mi (60.39 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

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

#2 Morganville

City in Clay County, Kansas, United States of America

Population5,040
Coordinates40.3765000, -74.2443100
Altitude48
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Morganville (-74.24431, 40.3765)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.76 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.04 gal · 11.52 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.95 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $5.98 $9.09 $18.18

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 Morganville. The current time is 05:21:54.

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.