How far is Robertsville, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Robertsville, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44.56 mi
00h 56m
Flight
39.89 mi
64.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
39.89 mi
Kilometers
64.19 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44.56 mi
Kilometers
71.72 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Sun, Nov 8, 11:29 AM EST
Return by in Robertsville
Sun, Nov 8, 12:25 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Robertsville
2026-11-08T10:33
Arrive Paterson
Sun, Nov 8, 11:29 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:38 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Robertsville
9:30 PM EST
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
Clark
NJ

Township in southern Union County, New Jersey, United States

From Robertsville
22.2 mi
00h 28m
To Paterson
22.4 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
42°F
Overnight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 3:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
63°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
12 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Tennent Road

    891 ft · 22 sec · Tennent Road

  2. 2

    Turn right

    146 m · 8 sec

  3. 3

    Turn straight

    1105 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp sharp left toward NJ 18 North: New Brunswick

    1408 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    1.6 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 9 North: The Amboys, New York

    1635 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto US Highway 9

    7 mi · 10 min · US Highway 9

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    2060 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    31.2 mi · 44 min · Garden State Parkway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  12. 12

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

    96 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Robertsville 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
31.2 mi · 70%
US Highway 9
7.01 mi · 16%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 5%
NJ 18 North
1.86 mi · 4%
GSP North
0.39 mi · 1%
Grand Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

31.2 mi · 00h 44m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.7 mi
39.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Clark
00h 28m from Robertsville
Leave By
4:38 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Cloudy leaving Robertsville and Sunny near Paterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 44.6 miles (71.7 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?

Clark is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.2 miles from Robertsville and 22.4 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 39.9 miles (64.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.40 one way or $12.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Cloudy around Robertsville and Sunny near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near Clark

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 Clark and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
City of Elizabeth
Meeting point 4.9 mi away

City of Elizabeth

Elizabeth , NJ
50 Winfield Scott Plaza, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Rating 4.5/5 65 reviews City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Nearby stop 12.2 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 Clark.

RAIL

Metropark station

8 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

12 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

16 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

New Brunswick station

20 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Robertsville and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 39.89 mi (64.19 km).

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#1 Robertsville

Robertsville is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates40.3462200, -74.2879200
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Tennent Road (-74.288002, 40.346258)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 72 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.57 gal
5.95 L · about $6.40
Round trip
$12.80
3.14 gal · 11.9 L
Estimated CO2
14 kg one way
Round trip: 27.9 kg / 62 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.08 $6.40 $12.80
Mid-grade $4.71 $7.39 $14.79
Premium $5.02 $7.89 $15.77
Diesel $6.31 $9.91 $19.83

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 · Nov 07, 2026

There is no time difference between Robertsville and Paterson. The current time is 10:33:11.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.