Distance from Paterson, New Jersey to Jersey City, New Jersey
The driving distance from Paterson, New Jersey to Jersey City, New Jersey is 28.1 mi (45.2 km)
The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 9.6 mi (15.4 km)
Estimated travel time by road is 41 minutes
This route includes Toll roads along the way.
We found 3 routes between Paterson and Jersey City.
Available Routes
Route Directions
Get on NJ-19 S from Broadway/Dr.Martin Luther KIng Way, Memorial Dr and Federal Plaza/Ward St
Take NJ-3, I-95 S/NJ Turnpike S and I-78 E/New Jersey Tpke Newark Bay Ext to Center St in Jersey City. Take the Columbus Drive exit from I-78 E/New Jersey Tpke Newark Bay Ext
Take Christopher Columbus Dr to your destination
Route Directions
Get on NJ-19 S
Continue on NJ-19 S to Clifton. Take the Broad St exit from NJ-19 S
Get on NJ-3
Continue on NJ-3. Take Tonnelle Ave to Marin Blvd in Jersey City
Follow Marin Blvd to your destination
Route Directions
Get on NJ-19 S
Take NJ-3 to Tonnelle Ave in North Bergen
Continue to Jersey City
Take Marin Blvd to your destination
Journey Details
Traveling from Paterson, New Jersey to Jersey City, New Jersey covers 19.5 miles (31 km) in a southeast direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 36 minutes under normal conditions.
Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (20-28 miles / 31-45 km). The primary route shown here saves 5 minutes compared to alternatives.
The route features toll sections. During evening weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 32 mph (51 km/h) .
Journey Waypoints
Paterson
Starting Point
Jersey City
Destination
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