How far is Pennsauken, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Pennsauken, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 15m 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
95.16 mi
01h 37m
Flight
81.1 mi
130.51 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.1 mi
Kilometers
130.51 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.16 mi
Kilometers
153.15 km
Drive Time
01h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Tue, May 19, 2:21 PM EDT
Return by in Pennsauken
Tue, May 19, 3:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pennsauken
2026-05-19T12:43
Arrive Paterson
Tue, May 19, 2:21 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:38 AM to 11:38 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pennsauken
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
Jamesburg
NJ

Borough in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Pennsauken
46.5 mi
00h 48m
To Paterson
48.6 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
96°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
94°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Crescent Boulevard

    42 m · 4 sec · North Crescent Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left

    64 m · 20 sec

  3. 3

    Turn right

    26 m · 8 sec

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Merchantville Avenue

    76 m · 13 sec · Merchantville Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Rogers Avenue

    2878 ft · 1 min · Rogers Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Cove Road

    2758 ft · 1 min · Cove Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Church Road

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Church Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight left onto Church Road

    567 ft · 15 sec · Church Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kaighns Avenue

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Kaighns Avenue

  10. 10

    Take the exit straight toward NJ 73 South: Marlton

    1088 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    2805 ft · 50 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    1 km · 47 sec

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP: New Jersey Turnpike

    2639 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on NJTP North: New York

    2795 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    14.6 mi · 17 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    25.8 mi · 36 min · Garden State Parkway

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  22. 22

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

    96 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pennsauken 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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
55.9 mi · 59%
Garden State Parkway
25.8 mi · 27%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 2%
Church Road
1.91 mi · 2%
Kaighns Avenue
1.53 mi · 2%
NJ 73 South
1.39 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

41.4 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14 mi
81.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jamesburg
00h 48m from Pennsauken
Leave By
3:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Pennsauken and Sunny near Paterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km) and usually takes 01h 37m 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?

Jamesburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.5 miles from Pennsauken and 48.6 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 81.1 miles (130.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14 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 3:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Pennsauken and Sunny near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near Jamesburg

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

16 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

16 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

26 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

31 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pennsauken and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 81.1 mi (130.51 km).

Pennsauken

#1 Pennsauken

Township in New Jersey, United States of America

Population35,728
Coordinates39.9562200, -75.0579500
Altitude19
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: US 130 (-75.057983, 39.956238)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.71 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
6.72 gal · 25.42 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.73 $27.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.45 $30.91
Premium $4.95 $16.65 $33.29
Diesel $5.98 $20.09 $40.19

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Pennsauken and Paterson. The current time is 12:43:33.

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.