How far is Ventnor City, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Ventnor City, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
130.33 mi
02h 13m
Flight
110.11 mi
177.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.11 mi
Kilometers
177.2 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
130.33 mi
Kilometers
209.75 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in Ventnor City
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Ventnor City
2026-04-23T00:48
Arrive Paterson
Thu, Apr 23, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Ventnor City
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
Ramtown
NJ

Census designated place

From Ventnor City
65.4 mi
01h 06m
To Paterson
64.9 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
Ventnor City Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
71°F
Thursday
Using Pleasantville as the closest live forecast in the Atlantic County weather hub.

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Ventnor City and Paterson.

  1. 1

    Start on Dorset Avenue

    16 m · 10 sec · Dorset Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Ventnor Avenue

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Ventnor Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Jerome Avenue

    1.3 km · 1 min · North Jerome Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Downbeach Express

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Downbeach Express

  5. 5

    Continue on Margate Boulevard

    2864 ft · 48 sec · Margate Boulevard

  6. 6

    Continue on East Mill Road

    2723 ft · 48 sec · East Mill Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Tilton Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Tilton Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Fire Road

    2118 ft · 55 sec · Fire Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Black Horse Pike

    1036 ft · 20 sec · Black Horse Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP Toll North

    946 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    17.1 mi · 20 min · Garden State Parkway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway

    50.2 mi · 59 min · Garden State Parkway

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2399 ft · 31 sec

  14. 14

    Continue on Garden State Parkway

    51.7 mi · 1 hr 7 min · Garden State Parkway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward NJ 19: Paterson

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    1.7 mi · 2 min

  17. 17

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

    96 m · 8 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Ventnor City 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Garden State Parkway
119 mi · 92%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 2%
Tilton Road
2.09 mi · 2%
Downbeach Express
1.84 mi · 1%
Ventnor Avenue
1.65 mi · 1%
North Jerome Avenue
0.83 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.3 mi
110.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ramtown
01h 06m from Ventnor City
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving Ventnor City and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Ventnor City to Paterson?

The road trip is about 130.4 miles (209.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Ramtown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.4 miles from Ventnor City and 64.9 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 110.1 miles (177.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.3 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.80 one way or $37.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around Ventnor City and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near Ramtown

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

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

RAIL

Princeton Junction station

46 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

New Brunswick station

49 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

52 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Trenton Transit Center

53 mi away
72 South Clinton Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Ventnor City and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 110.11 mi (177.2 km).

Ventnor City

#1 Ventnor City

City in New Jersey

Population9,895
Coordinates39.3403900, -74.4773700
Altitude3
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: South Dorset Avenue (-74.477302, 39.340423)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 210 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.6 gal
17.41 L · about $18.80
Round trip
$37.59
9.2 gal · 34.82 L
Estimated CO2
40.9 kg one way
Round trip: 81.8 kg / 180 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.80 $37.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.16 $42.31
Premium $4.95 $22.79 $45.58
Diesel $5.98 $27.51 $55.02

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Ventnor City and Paterson. The current time is 00:48:25.

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.