How far is Paterson, NJ from Port Reading, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Port Reading, NJ is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 37m 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
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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 00h 48m.
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.
The most populous city in New Jersey and the center of the Newark metropolitan area.
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Port Reading.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Port Reading.
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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
534 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto 21st Avenue
3239 ft · 1 min · 21st Avenue
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Turn slight right onto McLean Boulevard
1.3 km · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Merge slight right
2119 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 20 min
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Merge slight left
1072 ft · 17 sec
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Continue straight
1.5 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight left
719 ft · 15 sec
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Continue straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
1108 ft · 23 sec
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Continue straight
891 ft · 14 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
5 mi · 7 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward Carteret, Rahway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on Carteret, West Carteret, Rahway
72 m · 6 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on West Carteret, Rahway
679 ft · 18 sec
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Turn straight onto Roosevelt Avenue
2111 ft · 47 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn left onto Minue Street
2314 ft · 49 sec · Minue Street
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Continue on Federal Boulevard
1.4 km · 2 min · Federal Boulevard
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Turn left onto Blair Road
1.4 mi · 4 min · Blair Road
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Turn right onto Langford Avenue
148 m · 21 sec · Langford Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Langford Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Port Reading.
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.
McLean Boulevard
Keep slight left
14.3 mi · 00h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Paterson and Sunny near Port Reading.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Port Reading?
The road trip is about 30.3 miles (48.7 km) and usually takes 00h 48m 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?
Newark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Paterson and 15.2 miles from Port Reading.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 24.7 miles (39.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.37 one way or $8.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paterson and Sunny near Port Reading.
Stop Ideas Near Newark
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Newark.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Port Reading. Straight-line distance: 24.72 mi (39.78 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 Port Reading
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,728 |
| Coordinates | 40.5653800, -74.2604200 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Port Reading (-74.26042, 40.56538)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 49 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 22m |
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 | $4.37 | $8.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.92 | $9.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.30 | $10.60 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.40 | $12.80 |
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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