How far is Paterson, NJ from Woodbine, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Woodbine, NJ is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
145.18 mi
03h 03m
Flight
120.63 mi
194.13 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
120.63 mi
Kilometers
194.13 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
145.18 mi
Kilometers
233.64 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbine
Mon, May 25, 12:54 PM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Mon, May 25, 3:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-05-25T09:51
Arrive Woodbine
Mon, May 25, 12:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:54 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paterson
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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.

Mid-route stop
Leisure Village East
NJ

Census designated place

From Paterson
72.6 mi
01h 31m
To Woodbine
72.6 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph W
Destination
75°F
Memorial Day

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Mon, May 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Woodbine.

  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

    23.8 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Continue on Garden State Parkway Southbound

    6.2 mi · 8 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 49 sec · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

    99.6 mi · 1 hr 56 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 South: Ocean City

    577 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Vernon Road

    600 ft · 26 sec · Vernon Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Roosevelt Boulevard

    2813 ft · 1 min · Roosevelt Boulevard

  16. 16

    Continue on Old Tuckahoe Road

    1054 ft · 26 sec · Old Tuckahoe Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Tuckahoe Road

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Tuckahoe Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Dennisville-Petersburg Road

    4.4 mi · 8 min · Dennisville-Petersburg Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward DeHirsch Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · DeHirsch Avenue

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto DeHirsch Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · DeHirsch Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · DeHirsch Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
124 mi · 86%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
6.2 mi · 4%
Dennisville-Petersburg Road
4.39 mi · 3%
Tuckahoe Road
3.74 mi · 3%
DeHirsch Avenue
2.4 mi · 2%
Roosevelt Boulevard
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Keep slight right to continue on Garden State Parkway

99.6 mi · 01h 56m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.6 mi
120.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Leisure Village East
01h 31m from Paterson
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Paterson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Woodbine.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Woodbine?

The road trip is about 145.2 miles (233.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Leisure Village East is a useful midpoint, sitting about 72.6 miles from Paterson and 72.6 miles from Woodbine.

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

The direct path is about 120.6 miles (194.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.92 one way or $41.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Paterson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Woodbine.

Stop Ideas Near Leisure Village East

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Leisure Village East, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leisure Village East.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

50 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

54 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

57 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

61 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Woodbine. Straight-line distance: 120.63 mi (194.13 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Woodbine

#2 Woodbine

City in Camden County, Georgia, USA

Population2,410
Coordinates39.2417800, -74.8151700
Altitude12
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Woodbine (-74.81517, 39.24178)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 234 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 25m
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.

One-way fuel
5.12 gal
19.39 L · about $20.92
Round trip
$41.84
10.24 gal · 38.78 L
Estimated CO2
45.5 kg one way
Round trip: 91 kg / 201 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.92 $41.84
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.55 $47.09
Premium $4.95 $25.36 $50.73
Diesel $5.98 $30.62 $61.24

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 · May 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Woodbine. The current time is 09:51:31.

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.