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Distance from Paterson to River Vale

Driving Distance
17.3 mi 27.9 km
Flying Distance
10.5 mi 17.0 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Paterson, New Jersey to River Vale, New Jersey is 17.3 mi (27.9 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 10.5 mi (17.0 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 1 min

The estimated travel time by road is 34 minutes

Traveling secondary roads, moderate in a northeast direction. Average speeds around 36 mph.

Location Details

Origin:

Paterson
Place Paterson
State/Province New Jersey
Country US
Latitude 40.919061
Longitude -74.172982
GPS 40.919061° N, 74.172982° W
Local Time 1:33 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

River Vale
Place River Vale
State/Province New Jersey
Country US
Latitude 41.009786
Longitude -74.010813
GPS 41.009786° N, 74.010813° W
Local Time 1:33 AM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Paterson, New Jersey to River Vale, New Jersey covers 17.3 mi (27.9 km) in a northeast direction. This secondary roads, moderate route typically takes 34 minutes under normal conditions.

Drivers have 3 route options between these locations (16.8-17.3 miles / 27-28 km). The primary route shown here saves 8 minutes compared to alternatives.

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 36 mph (58 km/h).

Available Routes

NJ-17 N
17.3 mi 34 minutes
Shortest
NJ-208 S and Garden State Pkwy N
17.1 mi 31 minutes
Tolls
Garden State Pkwy N
16.8 mi 26 minutes
Fastest Tolls

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.