How far is Willingboro, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Willingboro, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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
80.81 mi
01h 25m
Flight
71.52 mi
115.1 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.52 mi
Kilometers
115.1 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.81 mi
Kilometers
130.05 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM EDT
Return by in Willingboro
Thu, Apr 23, 12:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Willingboro
2026-04-22T21:18
Arrive Paterson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:44 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Willingboro
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
East Brunswick
NJ

Township in Middlesex County, New Jersey

From Willingboro
40.3 mi
00h 42m
To Paterson
40.5 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
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 Willingboro and Paterson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Willingboro and Paterson.

  1. 1

    Start on East River Drive

    23 m · 7 sec · East River Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Veterans Parkway

    2540 ft · 51 sec · Veterans Parkway

  3. 3

    Continue on Woodlane Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Woodlane Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Irick Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Irick Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Burlington-Mount Holly Road

    1724 ft · 29 sec · Burlington-Mount Holly Road

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward NJTP Toll

    1159 ft · 40 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right to continue on NJTP North: New York

    1509 ft · 52 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike

    5.1 mi · 6 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

    41.4 mi · 48 min · New Jersey Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge

    2531 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway

    25.8 mi · 36 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 Willingboro 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
21 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
New Jersey Turnpike
46.5 mi · 58%
Garden State Parkway
25.8 mi · 32%
NJ 19
2.33 mi · 3%
Woodlane Road
1.78 mi · 2%
Irick Road
0.9 mi · 1%
GSP North
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

New Jersey Turnpike

Keep slight left to continue on New Jersey Turnpike

41.4 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.3 mi
71.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Brunswick
00h 42m from Willingboro
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Willingboro 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 Willingboro to Paterson?

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

East Brunswick is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.3 miles from Willingboro and 40.5 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 71.5 miles (115.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.3 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near East Brunswick

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

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

RAIL

New Brunswick station

8 mi away
French and Albany Streets
RAIL

Metropark station

17 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

Princeton Junction station

21 mi away
2 Wallace Road
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

36 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Willingboro and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 71.52 mi (115.1 km).

Willingboro

#1 Willingboro

Township in Burlington County, New Jersey

Population32,014
Coordinates40.0278900, -74.8690500
Altitude11
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: East River Drive (-74.86919, 40.027936)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.79 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.29
5.7 gal · 21.58 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.65 $23.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.11 $26.21
Premium $4.95 $14.12 $28.24
Diesel $5.98 $17.04 $34.09

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 Willingboro and Paterson. The current time is 21:18:20.

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.