How far is Paterson, NJ from National Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to National Park, NJ is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 11m.
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 of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Cloudy
Patchy Fog
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and National Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and National Park.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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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
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left
926 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
978 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
2312 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
1963 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
927 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Black Horse Pike
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Turn left onto West Kings Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Kings Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Boulevard
1805 ft · 31 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Crescent Boulevard
66 m · 3 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Crescent Boulevard
39 m · 2 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Brooklawn Circle
74 m · 10 sec · Brooklawn Circle
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Turn right onto Crescent Boulevard
30 m · 1 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward New Broadway
88 m · 10 sec · New Broadway
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Exit the roundabout onto New Broadway
753 ft · 10 sec · New Broadway
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Continue on Gateway Boulevard
1397 ft · 21 sec · Gateway Boulevard
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Turn straight onto Crown Point Road
1.4 mi · 2 min · Crown Point Road
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Take the exit straight toward US 130 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge, Delaware
861 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 642: National Park
1531 ft · 37 sec
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Turn slight right onto Hessian Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · Hessian Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Hessian Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and National Park.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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 Cloudy leaving Paterson and Patchy Fog near National Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to National Park?
The road trip is about 102.9 miles (165.6 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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?
Cranbury is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.4 miles from Paterson and 51.4 miles from National Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.83 one way or $29.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Paterson and Patchy Fog near National Park.
Stop Ideas Near Cranbury
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Cranbury.
Princeton Junction station
New Brunswick station
Trenton Transit Center
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and National Park. Straight-line distance: 89.89 mi (144.66 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 National Park
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 2,949 |
| Coordinates | 39.8659500, -75.1787900 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| Country | United States |
End: National Park (-75.17879, 39.86595)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.69 | $33.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.98 | $35.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
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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