How far is Paterson, NJ from West Belmar, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to West Belmar, NJ is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and West Belmar.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and West Belmar.
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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
18.2 mi · 21 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 36 North, NJ 18: Eatontown, Long Branch, Tinton Falls
2055 ft · 50 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 18 JCT: Tinton Falls
1319 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Wayside Road
1727 ft · 34 sec · Wayside Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP South, NJ 18 South, NJ 36 East
1166 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 33 East: Neptune
1356 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left
95 m · 7 sec
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Take the exit straight
140 m · 15 sec
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Continue on West Sylvania Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · West Sylvania Avenue
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Turn straight
1.4 mi · 2 min
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Turn slight left onto H Street
75 m · 6 sec · H Street
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Continue on Route 71
3141 ft · 1 min · Route 71
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Turn right onto 18th Avenue
607 ft · 17 sec · 18th Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 18th Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and West Belmar.
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
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near West Belmar.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to West Belmar?
The road trip is about 63.6 miles (102.4 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.8 miles from Paterson and 31.8 miles from West Belmar.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.5 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 3:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 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 West Belmar.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
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 Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and West Belmar. Straight-line distance: 52.14 mi (83.91 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 West Belmar
Census designated place
| Population | 2,493 |
| Coordinates | 40.1692800, -74.0354200 |
| Altitude | 8 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Belmar (-74.03542, 40.16928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $9.19 | $18.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.35 | $20.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.15 | $22.29 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.46 | $26.91 |
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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