How far is Peapack, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Peapack, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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
40.17 mi
00h 47m
Flight
28.87 mi
46.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
28.87 mi
Kilometers
46.46 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
40.17 mi
Kilometers
64.64 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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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 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM EDT
Return by in Peapack
Thu, Apr 23, 3:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Peapack
2026-04-23T02:24
Arrive Paterson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:11 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Peapack
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
Monroe
NJ

Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey

From Peapack
18.6 mi
00h 23m
To Paterson
21.6 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tainter Street

    34 m · 13 sec · Tainter Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Willow Avenue

    857 ft · 40 sec · Willow Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Peapack Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Peapack Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Mine Brook Road

    3.2 mi · 5 min · Mine Brook Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Morristown Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Morristown Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto North Maple Avenue

    1402 ft · 30 sec · North Maple Avenue

  9. 9

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 287 North

    1099 ft · 27 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    11.9 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City

    860 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: New York City

    1655 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Interstate 80 East

    1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 East

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Paterson, New York City

    897 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    12.1 mi · 13 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight right

    145 m · 6 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap

    96 m · 8 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
12.1 mi · 30%
I 287 North
12.1 mi · 30%
Mine Brook Road
3.22 mi · 8%
Main Street
3.01 mi · 7%
Interstate 80 East
1.93 mi · 5%
Morristown Road
1.76 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

12.1 mi · 00h 13m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
28.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Monroe
00h 23m from Peapack
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Peapack and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 40.1 miles (64.6 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.6 miles from Peapack and 21.6 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.80 one way or $11.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Peapack and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near Monroe

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 Monroe and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 11.1 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Orange Township City Hall
Meeting point 11.7 mi away

Orange Township City Hall

Monroe
29 N Day St, City of Orange, NJ 07050
Rating 3.6/5 19 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 13.1 mi away

Bloomfield Municipal Building

Bloomfield , NJ
1 Municipal Plaza, Bloomfield, NJ 07003
Rating 4.4/5 17 reviews Municipal hall

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

25 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

29 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

35 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Peapack and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 28.87 mi (46.46 km).

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#1 Peapack

Human settlement in Somerset County, New Jersey, United States of America

Population2,086
Coordinates40.7167700, -74.6565500
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Tainter Street (-74.656488, 40.71678)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 65 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 00m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.42 gal
5.37 L · about $5.80
Round trip
$11.60
2.84 gal · 10.74 L
Estimated CO2
12.6 kg one way
Round trip: 25.2 kg / 56 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $5.80 $11.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.53 $13.06
Premium $4.95 $7.03 $14.07
Diesel $5.98 $8.49 $16.98

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Peapack and Paterson. The current time is 02:24:05.

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.