Distance from Paterson, New Jersey to Newark, New Jersey

Paterson Newark
Total Distance
16.5 mi
(26.6 km)
Travel Time
29 minutes

The driving distance from Paterson, New Jersey to Newark, New Jersey is 16.5 mi (26.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is approximately 8.1 mi (13 km)

Estimated travel time by road is 29 minutes

We found 3 routes between Paterson and Newark.

Available Routes

Shortest Tolls
Garden State Pkwy S
15.7 mi
25.2 km
26 minutes
Fastest Tolls
NJ-19 S and Garden State Pkwy S
15.9 mi
25.6 km
26 minutes
NJ-21 S
16.5 mi
26.6 km
29 minutes

Route Directions

Get on NJ-19 S
0.6 mi
3 min
Take NJ-21 S to Lombardy Pl in Newark
14.9 mi
20 min
Drive to Broad St/Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd
1 mi
5 min

Route Directions

Get on NJ-19 S
0.6 mi
3 min
Take Garden State Pkwy S to NJ-21 S in Newark. Take exit 15 from I-280 E
14 mi
16 min
Drive to Broad St/Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd
1.3 mi
6 min

Route Directions

Get on NJ-19 S
0.6 mi
3 min
Continue on NJ-19 S. Take Garden State Pkwy S to Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd in Newark. Take exit 14 from I-280 E
13.7 mi
15 min
Drive to Broad St/Mayor Kenneth A. Gibson Blvd
1.4 mi
7 min

Journey Details

Traveling from Paterson, New Jersey to Newark, New Jersey covers 15.7 miles (25 km) in a south direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 26 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (16-17 miles / 25-27 km). The primary route shown here saves 3 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views, toll sections. During midday weekend travel, expect typical weekend traffic patterns with average speeds around 35 mph (56 km/h) .

Journey Waypoints

Paterson

Starting Point

Woodland Park, New Jersey

19 mi to destination

1 mi
Clifton, New Jersey

Traveled 5 mi from origin

1 mi
Brookdale Park, New Jersey

Traveled 9 mi from origin

1 mi
Nutley, New Jersey

9 mi to destination

1 mi
Belleville, New Jersey

Traveled 14 mi from origin

1 mi
East Newark, New Jersey

Traveled 19 mi from origin

1 mi
Newark

Destination