How far is Paterson, NJ from Oldmans, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Oldmans, NJ is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104 miles (167.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
119.22 mi
02h 32m
Flight
104 mi
167.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104 mi
Kilometers
167.37 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
119.22 mi
Kilometers
191.87 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Oldmans
Sat, May 2, 8:42 PM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Sat, May 2, 11:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-05-02T18:09
Arrive Oldmans
Sat, May 2, 8:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 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
59.6 mi
01h 16m
To Oldmans
59.7 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 12 mph W
Destination
61°F
Saturday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    16.8 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 73: Mount Laurel, Camden

    2533 ft · 56 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 73 North: Camden

    1017 ft · 25 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    2533 ft · 43 sec

  21. 21

    Take the exit right toward I 295 South: Delaware Memorial Bridge

    1461 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    22.9 mi · 28 min

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on US 130 South, US 322 West: Bridgeport, Commodore Barry Bridge

    2.1 mi · 3 min

  24. 24

    Turn straight

    5.4 mi · 8 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Benjamin Green Road

    2178 ft · 2 min · Benjamin Green Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Pennsgrove-Pedricktown Road

    17 m · 1 sec · Pennsgrove-Pedricktown Road

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsgrove-Pedricktown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
4 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 47%
Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 20%
I 295 South
23.2 mi · 19%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 2%
US 130 South
2.11 mi · 2%
I 95
0.79 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 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
104 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Allentown
01h 16m from Paterson
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Oldmans.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 119.2 miles (191.9 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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 59.6 miles from Paterson and 59.7 miles from Oldmans.

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

The direct path is about 104 miles (167.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.20 one way or $34.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Oldmans.

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 8.1 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 9.5 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 9.4 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 Oldmans. Straight-line distance: 104 mi (167.37 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

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

#2 Oldmans

Township in New Jersey

Population1,791
Coordinates39.7567800, -75.4301900
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Oldmans (-75.43019, 39.75678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 192 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 42m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.21 gal
15.93 L · about $17.20
Round trip
$34.40
8.42 gal · 31.86 L
Estimated CO2
37.4 kg one way
Round trip: 74.8 kg / 165 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.20 $34.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.36 $38.72
Premium $4.95 $20.86 $41.71
Diesel $5.98 $25.18 $50.35

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 02, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Oldmans. The current time is 18:09:46.

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.