Distance from New York, New York to Paterson, New Jersey
The driving distance from New York, New York to Paterson, New Jersey is 21.2 mi (34.2 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 10.4 mi (16.7 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 42 minutes
This route includes Toll roads along the way.
We found 3 routes between New York and Paterson.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on NY-495 W from NY-9A N and 10th Ave
Take NJ-495 W, NJ-3 W and NJ-19 N to Main St in Paterson
Route Directions
Take Frankfort St and South St to FDR Dr
Continue on FDR Dr. Take Harlem River Dr, I-95 and I-80 W to NJ-19 N in Paterson. Take exit 57 B from I-80 W
Drive to Main St
Route Directions
Take Hudson St and I-78 W to NJ-139 W in Jersey City
Follow NJ-139 W to US-1 N/US-9 N/Tonnelle Ave. Take the US-1 N/US-9 N exit from NJ-139 W
Continue on NJ-3 W. Drive to Main St in Paterson
Journey Details
Traveling from New York, New York to Paterson, New Jersey covers 21.2 miles (34 km) in a northwest direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 41 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (21-29 miles / 34-46 km). The primary route shown here saves 6 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features toll sections. During evening weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 34 mph (55 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
New York
Starting Point
Paterson
Destination
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