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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Quick Snapshot
Road
104.33 mi
02h 16m
Flight
91.94 mi
147.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
91.94 mi
Kilometers
147.96 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.33 mi
Kilometers
167.9 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Woodbury Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Sun, Apr 19, 8:48 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-19T04:15
Arrive Woodbury Heights
Sun, Apr 19, 6:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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

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
Millstone
NJ

Borough in Somerset County, New Jersey

From Paterson
52.1 mi
01h 08m
To Woodbury Heights
52.2 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph W

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.

  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

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Garden State Parkway Southbound

  11. 11

    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

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95, NJTP: New York City, Philadelphia

    2379 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    926 ft · 24 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 South, NJTP South: Trenton

    978 ft · 24 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight left

    2312 ft · 56 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    39.1 mi · 45 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    25.3 mi · 29 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 168: Camden, Atlantic City Expressway

    1963 ft · 41 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on NJ 168 North: Camden, Philadelphia

    927 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Black Horse Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Black Horse Pike

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Kings Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · West Kings Highway

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Crescent Boulevard

    1805 ft · 31 sec · Crescent Boulevard

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward South Hannevig Avenue

    119 m · 8 sec · South Hannevig Avenue

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto South Hannevig Avenue

    153 m · 11 sec · South Hannevig Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Crown Point Road

    1051 ft · 25 sec · Crown Point Road

  26. 26

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    1.6 km · 2 min · Broadway

  27. 27

    Continue on Broadway

    2971 ft · 50 sec · Broadway

  28. 28

    Keep slight right to continue on Broadway

    932 ft · 19 sec · Broadway

  29. 29

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    755 ft · 17 sec · Washington Avenue

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Edith Avenue

    72 m · 9 sec · Edith Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto North Broad Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Barber Avenue

    613 ft · 21 sec · East Barber Avenue

  33. 33

    Continue on South Barber Avenue

    2375 ft · 1 min · South Barber Avenue

  34. 34

    Turn left onto South Evergreen Avenue

    602 ft · 12 sec · South Evergreen Avenue

  35. 35

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Woodbury-Glassboro Road

    15 m · 1 sec · Woodbury-Glassboro Road

  36. 36

    Exit the roundabout onto Woodbury-Glassboro Road

    3183 ft · 58 sec · Woodbury-Glassboro Road

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Elm Avenue

    1603 ft · 37 sec · Elm Avenue

  38. 38

    Turn left onto 4th Street

    55 m · 8 sec · 4th Street

  39. 39

    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.

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
39 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
64.4 mi · 62%
Garden State Parkway
23.8 mi · 23%
Garden State Parkway Southbound
2.25 mi · 2%
Broadway
1.73 mi · 2%
West Kings Highway
1.65 mi · 2%
Black Horse Pike
1.37 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
92 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Millstone
01h 08m from Paterson
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Millstone, 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 Millstone.

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

8 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

20 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

24 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

36 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Woodbury Heights. Straight-line distance: 91.94 mi (147.96 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Woodbury Heights

#2 Woodbury Heights

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population2,970
Coordinates39.8170600, -75.1551800
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Woodbury Heights (-75.15518, 39.81706)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.94 L · about $15.04
Round trip
$30.07
7.36 gal · 27.88 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Woodbury Heights. The current time is 04:15:41.

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.