How far is Paterson, NJ from Pennsville, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Pennsville, NJ is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 112.5 miles (181 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m 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
Gas Cost Calculator
Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
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.
Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Pennsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Pennsville.
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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
48.9 mi · 56 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight left
1193 ft · 16 sec
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Continue straight
1760 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight right onto New Jersey Turnpike
2 mi · 2 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Merge slight left
1131 ft · 15 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 49 East: Pennsville, Salem
783 ft · 35 sec
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Continue on North Broadway
2.3 mi · 3 min · North Broadway
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Turn left onto East Pittsfield Street
1315 ft · 1 min · East Pittsfield Street
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Turn left onto Fenwick Avenue
25 m · 4 sec · Fenwick Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fenwick Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Pennsville.
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
Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
48.9 mi · 00h 56m
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 leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Pennsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Pennsville?
The road trip is about 124.5 miles (200.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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 62.2 miles from Paterson and 62.3 miles from Pennsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 112.5 miles (181 km), while the road route adds roughly 12 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.94 one way or $35.88 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Pennsville.
Stop Ideas Near Allentown
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Old City Hall
Trenton City Hall
Fieldsboro Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Allentown.
Trenton Transit Center
Princeton Junction station
Cornwells Heights
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Pennsville. Straight-line distance: 112.44 mi (180.95 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 Pennsville
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 12,428 |
| Coordinates | 39.6534500, -75.5165900 |
| Altitude | 3 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennsville (-75.51659, 39.65345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 200 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 06m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 33m |
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 | $17.94 | $35.88 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.19 | $40.38 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.75 | $43.50 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.25 | $52.50 |
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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