How far is Paterson, NJ from Peapack, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Peapack, NJ is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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
36.43 mi
00h 52m
Flight
28.87 mi
46.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.87 mi
Kilometers
46.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.43 mi
Kilometers
58.63 km
Drive Time
00h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Peapack
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Thu, Apr 23, 5:44 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-23T03:59
Arrive Peapack
Thu, Apr 23, 4:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:44 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
Monroe
NJ

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

From Paterson
18.2 mi
00h 26m
To Peapack
18.2 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colt Street

    66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellison Street

    88 m · 13 sec · Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street

    103 m · 20 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Van Houten Street

    720 ft · 27 sec · Van Houten Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    88 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto West Broadway

    2904 ft · 1 min · West Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Union Avenue

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Union Boulevard

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Union Boulevard

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right

    743 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap

    1366 ft · 33 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Interstate 80 West

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Interstate 80 West

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South: Morristown

    1.9 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    10.4 mi · 13 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202: Bernardsville

    984 ft · 24 sec

  16. 16

    Turn straight onto North Maple Avenue

    146 m · 19 sec · North Maple Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn sharp left onto Morristown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morristown Road

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Olcott Square

    55 m · 5 sec · Olcott Square

  19. 19

    Continue on Mine Brook Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mine Brook Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Peapack Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Peapack Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Willow Avenue

    857 ft · 41 sec · Willow Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Tainter Street

    34 m · 5 sec · Tainter Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Tainter Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
25 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 287 South
12.3 mi · 34%
Union Boulevard
10.1 mi · 28%
Mine Brook Road
3.19 mi · 9%
Main Street
2.78 mi · 8%
Interstate 80 West
2.13 mi · 6%
Morristown Road
1.79 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

I 287 South

Merge slight right

10.4 mi · 00h 13m

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
00h 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.5 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 26m from Paterson
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Peapack.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 36.4 miles (58.6 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.2 miles from Paterson and 18.2 miles from Peapack.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.5 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 4:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.64 one way or $11.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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 Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Monroe
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.1 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 Monroe.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Peapack. Straight-line distance: 28.87 mi (46.46 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
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#2 Peapack

Human settlement in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population2,086
Coordinates40.7167700, -74.6565500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Peapack (-74.65655, 40.71677)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.21 L · about $5.64
Round trip
$11.28
2.76 gal · 10.42 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.64 $11.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.35 $12.69
Premium $4.95 $6.84 $13.67
Diesel $5.98 $8.25 $16.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Peapack. The current time is 03:59:16.

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.