How far is Sea Girt, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Sea Girt, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 66.5 miles (107 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.7 miles (88 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
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.
City in New Jersey
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 Girt and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sea Girt and Paterson.
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Start on 3rd Avenue
1127 ft · 52 sec · 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto Washington Boulevard
2064 ft · 57 sec · Washington Boulevard
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Continue on Sea Girt Avenue
1093 ft · 33 sec · Sea Girt Avenue
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Turn left onto Broad Street
1986 ft · 41 sec · Broad Street
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Turn right onto Atlantic Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Atlantic Avenue
87 m · 4 sec · Atlantic Avenue
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Exit the rotary onto Atlantic Avenue
1.5 mi · 3 min · Atlantic Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward NJ 34 North: Matawan
815 ft · 23 sec
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Merge slight left
2853 ft · 38 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
88 m · 4 sec
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Exit the roundabout
24 m · 1 sec
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Continue straight
1 km · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North
3079 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on GSP North, I 195 West
1613 ft · 39 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
2281 ft · 1 min · Garden State Parkway
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
5 mi · 6 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left
2399 ft · 31 sec
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Continue on Garden State Parkway
51.7 mi · 1 hr 7 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 Girt 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
Continue on Garden State Parkway
51.7 mi · 01h 07m
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 Girt 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 Girt to Paterson?
The road trip is about 66.5 miles (107 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
South Amboy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.3 miles from Sea Girt and 33.2 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.7 miles (88 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.8 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.60 one way or $19.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Sea Girt and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near South Amboy
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 South Amboy.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sea Girt and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 54.69 mi (88.02 km).
#1 Sea Girt
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 1,771 |
| Coordinates | 40.1320600, -74.0345800 |
| Altitude | 4 |
| 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: 107 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 12m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 49m |
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 | $9.60 | $19.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.81 | $21.62 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.64 | $23.28 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.05 | $28.11 |
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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