How far is Paterson, NJ from Sewaren, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Sewaren, NJ is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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 Essex 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 Sewaren.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Sewaren.
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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
18.2 mi · 26 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Linden, Roselle
1012 ft · 24 sec
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Turn slight right
156 m · 32 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Centennial Avenue
1866 ft · 46 sec · Centennial Avenue
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Continue on North Stiles Street
1.2 km · 1 min · North Stiles Street
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Turn left onto North Stiles Street
2597 ft · 57 sec · North Stiles Street
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Turn right onto West Saint Georges Avenue
4.7 mi · 10 min · West Saint Georges Avenue
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Continue on Amboy Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Amboy Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
1938 ft · 41 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Berry Street
140 m · 13 sec · Berry Street
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Turn left onto Woodbridge Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Woodbridge Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Woodbridge Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Sewaren.
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.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
18.2 mi · 00h 26m
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 Sewaren.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Sewaren?
The road trip is about 30.5 miles (49.1 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Irvington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Paterson and 15.2 miles from Sewaren.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.6 miles (41.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Sewaren.
Stop Ideas Near Irvington
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 Irvington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Sewaren. Straight-line distance: 25.61 mi (41.21 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 Sewaren
Census-designated place in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 2,756 |
| Coordinates | 40.5520500, -74.2587600 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sewaren (-74.25876, 40.55205)
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 26m |
| 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 | $4.41 | $8.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.97 | $9.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.35 | $10.70 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.46 | $12.92 |
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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