How far is Paterson, NJ from Pine Lake Park, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Pine Lake Park, NJ is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 01h 44m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Pine Lake Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Pine Lake 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
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
35 mi · 40 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 70, CR 528: Lakehurst, Brick
1509 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on NJ 70: Brick, Lakehurst
2058 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 70 West: Lakehurst
2188 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
5.7 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Ridgeway Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Ridgeway Road
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Turn right onto Beacon Street
1984 ft · 59 sec · Beacon Street
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Turn right onto Commonwealth Boulevard
2886 ft · 1 min · Commonwealth Boulevard
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Commonwealth Boulevard
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Pine Lake 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.
Garden State Parkway
Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway
35 mi · 00h 40m
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 Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Paterson and Sunny near Pine Lake Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Pine Lake Park?
The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?
Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Paterson and 39.1 miles from Pine Lake Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.30 one way or $22.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Paterson and Sunny near Pine Lake Park.
Stop Ideas Near Morristown
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 Morristown.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Pine Lake Park. Straight-line distance: 63.28 mi (101.84 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 Pine Lake Park
Pine Lake Park is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0031700, -74.2565300 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Lake Park (-74.25653, 40.00317)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $4.10 | $11.30 | $22.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.72 | $13.04 | $26.07 |
| Premium | $5.04 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
| Diesel | $6.33 | $17.48 | $34.96 |
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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