How far is Paterson, NJ from Silver Ridge, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Silver Ridge, NJ is about 78.3 miles (126 km), with a travel time of about 01h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 20m 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 40m.
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
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Town in Morris County, New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Silver Ridge.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Silver Ridge.
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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
43.4 mi · 51 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward Lakehurst Road, Toms River
793 ft · 35 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lakehurst Road
2293 ft · 57 sec · Lakehurst Road
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Turn left onto Foxwood Terrace
153 m · 19 sec · Foxwood Terrace
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Turn right onto Colleen Court
153 m · 22 sec · Colleen Court
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Turn right onto Bertha Road
68 m · 8 sec · Bertha Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bertha Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Silver Ridge.
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
43.4 mi · 00h 51m
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 near Silver Ridge.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Silver Ridge?
The road trip is about 78.3 miles (126 km) and usually takes 01h 40m 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?
Morristown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.1 miles from Paterson and 39.1 miles from Silver Ridge.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 66.2 miles (106.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.1 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 3:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Paterson and Rain Showers near Silver Ridge.
Stop Ideas Near Morristown
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 Morristown.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Princeton Junction station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Silver Ridge. Straight-line distance: 66.2 mi (106.54 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 Silver Ridge
Census designated place in Berkeley Township, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,133 |
| Coordinates | 39.9592800, -74.2184800 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| Country | United States |
End: Silver Ridge (-74.21848, 39.95928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 126 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 58m |
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 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.69 | $25.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.67 | $27.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.50 | $33.01 |
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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