How far is Paterson, NJ from Sea Isle City, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Sea Isle City, NJ is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 124.9 miles (201 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Sea Isle City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Sea Isle City.
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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
107.7 mi · 2 hr 5 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Sea Isle City, Dennis Township
1212 ft · 30 sec · GSP SB Exit 17
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Keep slight right
93 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Sea Isle Boulevard
2.1 mi · 3 min · Sea Isle Boulevard
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
1826 ft · 34 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn right onto Landis Avenue
869 ft · 19 sec · Landis Avenue
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Turn right onto 44th Street
2 m · 1 sec · 44th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 44th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Sea Isle City.
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
108 mi · 02h 05m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Paterson and Rain Showers Likely near Sea Isle City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Sea Isle City?
The road trip is about 144.7 miles (232.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Leisure Village East is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.4 miles from Paterson and 72.3 miles from Sea Isle City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 124.9 miles (201 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 12:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.88 one way or $41.76 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Paterson and Rain Showers Likely near Sea Isle City.
Stop Ideas Near Leisure Village East
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 Leisure Village East.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Sea Isle City. Straight-line distance: 124.91 mi (201.03 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 Sea Isle City
City in Cape May County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 2,029 |
| Coordinates | 39.1534500, -74.6929400 |
| Altitude | 2 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sea Isle City (-74.69294, 39.15345)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 233 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 48m |
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 | $20.88 | $41.76 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $23.50 | $47.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.31 | $50.63 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $30.56 | $61.12 |
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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