How far is Whitesboro, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Whitesboro, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 10m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 02h 35m.
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.
Census designated place in Berkeley Township, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Whitesboro and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitesboro and Paterson.
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Start on Shore Road
2985 ft · 52 sec · Shore Road
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Continue on South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Shell Bay Avenue
717 ft · 24 sec · East Shell Bay Avenue
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Turn left onto Bayberry Drive
91 m · 8 sec · Bayberry Drive
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Take the ramp slight left toward GSP Toll North: Garden State Parkway
1661 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
10.4 mi · 12 min · Garden State Parkway
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Take the exit slight left
2408 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight right onto Garden State Parkway
33.8 mi · 39 min · Garden State Parkway
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Keep slight left to continue on Garden State Parkway
50.2 mi · 59 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 Whitesboro 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.
Sunny leaving Whitesboro and Sunny near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Whitesboro to Paterson?
The road trip is about 153.3 miles (246.7 km) and usually takes 02h 35m 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?
Silver Ridge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.5 miles from Whitesboro and 76.8 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 134.7 miles (216.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.6 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 1:20 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Whitesboro and Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Silver Ridge
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 Silver Ridge.
Princeton Junction station
Trenton Transit Center
Egg Harbor City, New Jersey
Atco, New Jersey
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Whitesboro and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 134.71 mi (216.8 km).
#1 Whitesboro
Whitesboro is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.0390000, -74.8568400 |
| Altitude | 5 |
| 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: 247 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 03m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
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 | $4.06 | $21.98 | $43.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $25.39 | $50.78 |
| Premium | $5.01 | $27.10 | $54.20 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $34.09 | $68.19 |
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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