How far is Paterson, NJ from Society Hill, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Society Hill, NJ is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m 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
35.83 mi
00h 56m
Flight
30.4 mi
48.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.4 mi
Kilometers
48.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
35.83 mi
Kilometers
57.67 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Society Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-22T08:22
Arrive Society Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 9:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:38 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
17.9 mi
00h 28m
To Society Hill
17.9 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E
Destination
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Society Hill.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Society Hill.

  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

    23.9 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit right toward NJ 27: Iselin, Metuchen

    1079 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on Middlesex Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Middlesex Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto New Durham Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · New Durham Road

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Stelton Road

    885 ft · 26 sec · Stelton Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Metlars Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane

  16. 16

    Continue on Metlars Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South Randolphville Road

    728 ft · 24 sec · South Randolphville Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Morris Avenue

    3005 ft · 1 min · Morris Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Colson Court

    56 m · 8 sec · Colson Court

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colson Court

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Society Hill.

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
20 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
55.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
23.9 mi · 67%
New Durham Road
3.09 mi · 9%
Middlesex Avenue
1.68 mi · 5%
Lincoln Highway
1.39 mi · 4%
Metlars Lane
1.32 mi · 4%
Morris Avenue
0.57 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

23.9 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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.5 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 28m from Paterson
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Society Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Society Hill?

The road trip is about 35.9 miles (57.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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 17.9 miles from Paterson and 17.9 miles from Society Hill.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.5 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 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.19 one way or $10.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Society Hill.

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 11.7 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 13.8 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
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 5.5 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13.9 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 Society Hill. Straight-line distance: 30.4 mi (48.92 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Society Hill

#2 Society Hill

Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States

Population3,829
Coordinates40.5339900, -74.4579300
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Society Hill (-74.45793, 40.53399)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 58 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.27 gal
4.79 L · about $5.19
Round trip
$10.38
2.54 gal · 9.58 L
Estimated CO2
11.3 kg one way
Round trip: 22.6 kg / 50 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.19 $10.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.84 $11.68
Premium $4.95 $6.29 $12.58
Diesel $5.98 $7.59 $15.19

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Society Hill. The current time is 08:22:38.

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.