How far is Paterson, NJ from Sayreville Junction, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Sayreville Junction, NJ is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
36.91 mi
00h 54m
Flight
32.27 mi
51.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.27 mi
Kilometers
51.94 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
36.91 mi
Kilometers
59.4 km
Drive Time
00h 54m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Sayreville Junction
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Sat, Apr 18, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-18T08:17
Arrive Sayreville Junction
Sat, Apr 18, 9:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:54 AM to 10:54 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:42 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paterson
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Paterson
18.5 mi
00h 27m
To Sayreville Junction
18.5 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Sayreville Junction.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Sayreville Junction.

  1. 1

    Start on Colt Street

    66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellison Street

    879 ft · 28 sec · Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    744 ft · 15 sec · Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Turn right

    81 m · 10 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Ward Street

    1656 ft · 34 sec · Ward Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Oliver Street

    942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street

  7. 7

    Turn slight left

    2 mi · 2 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward GSP South

    2756 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    23.8 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 56 sec · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    1231 ft · 49 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1284 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Washington Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Washington Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Lakeview Drive

    544 ft · 24 sec · Lakeview Drive

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Solook Drive

    886 ft · 34 sec · Solook Drive

  17. 17

    Turn left

    43 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left

    52 m · 6 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Sayreville Junction.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
24.6 mi · 67%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 17%
Washington Road
1.96 mi · 5%
GSP South
0.52 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.48 mi · 1%
Ward Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
32.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 27m from Paterson
Leave By
4:42 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Paterson and Partly Sunny near Sayreville Junction.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Sayreville Junction?

The road trip is about 36.9 miles (59.4 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Paterson and 18.5 miles from Sayreville Junction.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.2 miles (51.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 4:42 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.31 one way or $10.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Paterson and Partly Sunny near Sayreville Junction.

Stop Ideas Near Union

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Union and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.2 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.3 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
The City of Rahway
Meeting point 5.8 mi away

The City of Rahway

Rahway , NJ
1 City Hall Plaza, Rahway, NJ 07065
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City Hall
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.3 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Union.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Sayreville Junction. Straight-line distance: 32.27 mi (51.94 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
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#2 Sayreville Junction

A census-designated place in Middlesex County, New Jersey.

Population42,890
Coordinates40.4653800, -74.3304300
Altitude27
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Sayreville Junction (-74.33043, 40.46538)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 59 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.3 gal
4.93 L · about $5.31
Round trip
$10.62
2.6 gal · 9.86 L
Estimated CO2
11.6 kg one way
Round trip: 23.1 kg / 51 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.31 $10.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.98 $11.96
Premium $4.95 $6.44 $12.88
Diesel $5.98 $7.77 $15.55

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Sayreville Junction. The current time is 08:17:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.