How far is Paterson, NJ from Oceanport, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Oceanport, NJ is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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 01h 15m.
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.
Unincorporated community in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Oceanport.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Oceanport.
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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
6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
14.8 mi · 17 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 520: Red Bank, Lincroft
1574 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Newman Springs Road
39 m · 2 sec · Newman Springs Road
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Continue on Newman Springs Road
2 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road
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Turn left onto Broad Street
756 ft · 17 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Pinckney Road
3001 ft · 51 sec · Pinckney Road
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Continue on Branch Avenue
1772 ft · 37 sec · Branch Avenue
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Turn left onto Rumson Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Rumson Road
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Turn right onto Seven Bridges Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Seven Bridges Road
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Continue on Myrtle Avenue
2921 ft · 1 min · Myrtle Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Myrtle Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Oceanport.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Paterson and Partly Sunny near Oceanport.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Oceanport?
The road trip is about 55.2 miles (88.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Iselin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.6 miles from Paterson and 27.6 miles from Oceanport.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.2 miles (67.9 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 3:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.97 one way or $15.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Paterson and Partly Sunny near Oceanport.
Stop Ideas Near Iselin
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 Iselin.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Oceanport. Straight-line distance: 42.17 mi (67.86 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 Oceanport
Borough of New Jersey, United States
| Population | 5,707 |
| Coordinates | 40.3181700, -74.0151400 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oceanport (-74.01514, 40.31817)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 89 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $7.97 | $15.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.97 | $17.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.66 | $19.32 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.66 | $23.32 |
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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