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Distance from Garfield to Paterson

Driving Distance
5.9 mi 9.5 km
Flying Distance
4.2 mi 6.8 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Garfield, New Jersey to Paterson, New Jersey is 5.9 mi (9.5 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 4.2 mi (6.8 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 14 minutes

Traveling local streets, short in a northwest direction. Average speeds around 25 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Garfield
Place Garfield
State/Province New Jersey
Country US
Latitude 40.882515
Longitude -74.108767
GPS 40.882515° N, 74.108767° W
Local Time 4:19 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Paterson
Place Paterson
State/Province New Jersey
Country US
Latitude 40.919061
Longitude -74.172982
GPS 40.919061° N, 74.172982° W
Local Time 4:19 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Garfield, New Jersey to Paterson, New Jersey covers 5.9 mi (9.5 km) in a northwest direction. This local streets, short route typically takes 14 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (5.5-5.9 miles / 9-9 km). The primary route shown here saves 47 seconds compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 25 mph (40 km/h).

Available Routes

I-80 W
5.9 mi 14 minutes
Shortest
NJ-21 N and I-80 W
5.6 mi 13 minutes
Fastest
River Dr and I-80 W
5.5 mi 13 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.