How far is Sea Bright, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Sea Bright, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.8 miles (64 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 22m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sea Bright and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sea Bright and Paterson.
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Start on East Church Street
7 m · 3 sec · East Church Street
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Turn right onto Ocean Avenue
1450 ft · 48 sec · Ocean Avenue
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Turn left onto Rumson Road
4.6 mi · 7 min · Rumson Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Branch Avenue
1772 ft · 31 sec · Branch Avenue
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Turn left onto Pinckney Road
3001 ft · 58 sec · Pinckney Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Broad Street
756 ft · 20 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Newman Springs Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Newman Springs Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward GSP Toll North
2680 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
6.3 mi · 7 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward Crossover to Express Roadway
983 ft · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
38.8 mi · 52 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
1.7 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
783 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Street
941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
138 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Colt Street
13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Sea Bright and Paterson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Garden State Parkway
Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
38.8 mi · 00h 52m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Sea Bright and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sea Bright to Paterson?
The road trip is about 56.5 miles (90.9 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Menlo Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.3 miles from Sea Bright and 28.2 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.8 miles (64 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.13 one way or $16.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sea Bright and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Menlo Park
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 Menlo Park.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sea Bright and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 39.74 mi (63.96 km).
#1 Sea Bright
Borough in New Jersey
| Population | 1,335 |
| Coordinates | 40.3615000, -73.9740300 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 91 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $8.13 | $16.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.15 | $18.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.86 | $19.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $11.90 | $23.80 |
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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