How far is Paterson, NJ from Woodbury Heights, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Woodbury Heights, NJ is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 92 miles (148 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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 02h 16m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Woodbury Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Woodbury Heights.
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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
2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95, NJTP, US 9, NJ 440, I 287: New York City, Philadelphia, Woodbridge, Perth Amboy
1754 ft · 43 sec · Exit 129
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia
2379 ft · 58 sec
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Keep slight left
926 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton
978 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
2312 ft · 56 sec
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike
25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway
1963 ft · 41 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia
927 ft · 24 sec
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Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike
1.4 mi · 3 min · Black Horse Pike
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Turn left onto West Kings Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · West Kings Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Boulevard
1805 ft · 31 sec · Crescent Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Hannevig Avenue
119 m · 8 sec · South Hannevig Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto South Hannevig Avenue
153 m · 11 sec · South Hannevig Avenue
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Continue on Crown Point Road
1051 ft · 25 sec · Crown Point Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway
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Continue on Broadway
2971 ft · 50 sec · Broadway
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Keep slight right to continue on Broadway
932 ft · 19 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Washington Avenue
755 ft · 17 sec · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto Edith Avenue
72 m · 9 sec · Edith Avenue
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Turn left onto North Broad Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street
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Turn left onto East Barber Avenue
613 ft · 21 sec · East Barber Avenue
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Continue on South Barber Avenue
2375 ft · 1 min · South Barber Avenue
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Turn left onto South Evergreen Avenue
602 ft · 12 sec · South Evergreen Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Woodbury-Glassboro Road
15 m · 1 sec · Woodbury-Glassboro Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Woodbury-Glassboro Road
3183 ft · 58 sec · Woodbury-Glassboro Road
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Turn right onto Elm Avenue
1603 ft · 37 sec · Elm Avenue
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Turn left onto 4th Street
55 m · 8 sec · 4th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 4th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Woodbury Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
39.1 mi · 00h 45m
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 Woodbury Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Woodbury Heights?
The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?
Millstone is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.1 miles from Paterson and 52.2 miles from Woodbury Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 92 miles (148 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.04 one way or $30.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Paterson and Rain Showers near Woodbury Heights.
Stop Ideas Near Millstone
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 Millstone.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
New Brunswick station
Metropark station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Woodbury Heights. Straight-line distance: 91.94 mi (147.96 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 Woodbury Heights
Borough of New Jersey, United States
| Population | 2,970 |
| Coordinates | 39.8170600, -75.1551800 |
| Altitude | 19 |
| Country | United States |
End: Woodbury Heights (-75.15518, 39.81706)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
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 | $15.04 | $30.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.92 | $33.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.01 | $44.01 |
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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