How far is Paterson, NJ from Robbinsville, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Robbinsville, NJ is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 53m 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 26m.
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.
Census-designated place in 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 Robbinsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Robbinsville.
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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
1.3 km · 1 min · Cranbury-South River Road
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Continue on South River Road
1.8 mi · 3 min · South River Road
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Turn slight right
115 m · 10 sec
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
7.7 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight right
1.2 km · 1 min
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Turn left onto Robbinsville-Allentown Road
592 ft · 21 sec · Robbinsville-Allentown Road
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Turn left
119 m · 34 sec
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Turn left
18 m · 4 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 Robbinsville.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Robbinsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Robbinsville?
The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?
Woodbridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.6 miles from Paterson and 30.6 miles from Robbinsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 3:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Robbinsville.
Stop Ideas Near Woodbridge
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 Woodbridge.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Robbinsville. Straight-line distance: 53.9 mi (86.75 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 Robbinsville
Township in Mercer County, New Jersey
| Population | 14,495 |
| Coordinates | 40.2145500, -74.6193200 |
| Altitude | 39 |
| Country | United States |
End: Robbinsville (-74.61932, 40.21455)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 99 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 45m |
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 | $8.83 | $17.65 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.93 | $19.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.70 | $21.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.92 | $25.83 |
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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