How far is Yardville, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Yardville, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57 miles (91.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 26m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 13m.
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.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Yardville and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Yardville and Paterson.
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Start on Woodside Avenue
101 m · 20 sec · Woodside Avenue
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Turn left
1344 ft · 38 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Yardville-Allentown Road
716 ft · 13 sec · Yardville-Allentown Road
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Turn left
72 m · 11 sec
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Turn slight left onto Van Kannel Avenue
126 m · 9 sec · Van Kannel Avenue
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Merge slight left onto Robbinsville Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Robbinsville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward I 195 East: Belmar, New Jersey Turnpike
2682 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Central Jersey Expressway
1.2 km · 51 sec · Central Jersey Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 95 Toll, NJTP
2456 ft · 60 sec
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Continue on I 95 Toll, NJTP
146 m · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, NJTP North: New York City
1.2 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on Cars Only
2667 ft · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
29.4 mi · 34 min · New Jersey Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward GSP, US 9: Garden State Parkway, Woodbridge
2531 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on GSP North: Garden State Parkway
1.2 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Garden State Parkway
25.8 mi · 36 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 Yardville 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.
New Jersey Turnpike
Merge slight left onto New Jersey Turnpike
29.4 mi · 00h 34m
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.
Light Rain leaving Yardville and Rain near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Yardville to Paterson?
The road trip is about 65.7 miles (105.8 km) and usually takes 01h 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?
Fords is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.6 miles from Yardville and 33.2 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57 miles (91.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:04 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.54 one way or $19.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Yardville and Rain near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Fords
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 Fords.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Yardville and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 57.02 mi (91.77 km).
#1 Yardville
Yardville is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1812200, -74.6643200 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| 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: 106 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 56m |
| 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 | $4.11 | $9.54 | $19.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.74 | $10.99 | $21.97 |
| Premium | $5.05 | $11.70 | $23.41 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $14.73 | $29.47 |
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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