How far is Paterson, NJ from Princeton Meadows, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Princeton Meadows, NJ is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 45.4 miles (73 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 39m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Princeton Meadows.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Princeton Meadows.
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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
16.4 mi · 19 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 32: Jamesburg, Cranbury
1.3 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on CR 535: Cranbury, South Brunswick
2176 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Cranbury-South River Road
1115 ft · 22 sec · Cranbury-South River Road
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Turn right onto Forsgate Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Forsgate Drive
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Turn left
1.6 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Dey Road
2.8 mi · 5 min · Dey Road
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Turn left onto Scotts Corner Road
1.2 km · 1 min · Scotts Corner Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Plainsboro Road
1463 ft · 40 sec · Plainsboro Road
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Turn right onto Tamarron Drive
1810 ft · 1 min · Tamarron Drive
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Turn right
48 m · 14 sec
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Turn right
87 m · 21 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Princeton Meadows.
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
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 00h 33m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Princeton Meadows.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Princeton Meadows?
The road trip is about 55.6 miles (89.5 km) and usually takes 01h 19m 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?
Menlo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.8 miles from Paterson and 27.8 miles from Princeton Meadows.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 45.4 miles (73 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.01 one way or $16.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Princeton Meadows.
Stop Ideas Near Menlo Park
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 Menlo Park.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Princeton Meadows. Straight-line distance: 45.35 mi (72.98 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 Princeton Meadows
Town
| Population | 13,834 |
| Coordinates | 40.3317700, -74.5637700 |
| Altitude | 25 |
| Country | United States |
End: Princeton Meadows (-74.56377, 40.33177)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 90 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 51m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 41m |
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 | $8.01 | $16.02 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.01 | $18.03 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.71 | $19.42 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.72 | $23.44 |
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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