How far is Society Hill, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Society Hill, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
51.75 mi
00h 58m
Flight
30.4 mi
48.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
30.4 mi
Kilometers
48.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.75 mi
Kilometers
83.29 km
Drive Time
00h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Wed, Apr 22, 7:44 AM EDT
Return by in Society Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 8:42 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Society Hill
2026-04-22T06:46
Arrive Paterson
Wed, Apr 22, 7:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:58 AM to 10:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Society Hill
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
Union
NJ

A city in Union County, New Jersey.

From Society Hill
17.8 mi
00h 29m
To Paterson
34 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Society Hill and Paterson.

  1. 1

    Start on Colson Court

    56 m · 10 sec · Colson Court

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Morris Avenue

    3005 ft · 1 min · Morris Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Randolphville Road

    747 ft · 23 sec · South Randolphville Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Metlars Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane

  5. 5

    Continue on Metlars Lane

    1.1 km · 1 min · Metlars Lane

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Stelton Road

    885 ft · 21 sec · Stelton Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight left onto New Durham Road

    3.1 mi · 6 min · New Durham Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Middlesex Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Middlesex Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Highway

  10. 10

    Take the ramp left toward GSP Toll North

    142 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1306 ft · 47 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    23.6 mi · 33 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  15. 15

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

    96 m · 8 sec

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
23.6 mi · 46%
New Durham Road
3.09 mi · 6%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 5%
Middlesex Avenue
1.68 mi · 3%
Lincoln Highway
1.51 mi · 3%
Metlars Lane
1.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Garden State Parkway

Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

23.6 mi · 00h 33m

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
30.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Union
00h 29m from Society Hill
Leave By
4:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Society Hill 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 Society Hill to Paterson?

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.3 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?

Union is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.8 miles from Society Hill and 34 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 30.4 miles (48.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 4:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Society Hill and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near Union

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 Union and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 14.1 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 5.7 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 14.1 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

6 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

9 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

15 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Society Hill and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 30.4 mi (48.92 km).

Society Hill

#1 Society Hill

Town in Darlington County, South Carolina, United States

Population3,829
Coordinates40.5339900, -74.4579300
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Colson Court (-74.457628, 40.534127)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.91 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.95
3.66 gal · 13.82 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.48 $14.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.42 $16.83
Premium $4.95 $9.07 $18.13
Diesel $5.98 $10.94 $21.89

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 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Society Hill and Paterson. The current time is 06:46:41.

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.