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Cities Near Paterson

Cities near Paterson, New Jersey: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Wayne, East Orange, North Bergen. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Paterson, New Jersey is Wayne, about 5 mi (9 km) away — roughly 19 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Wayne5 mi / 9 km19 minDrive/railDay trip
East Orange10 mi / 17 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
North Bergen11 mi / 18 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Parsippany14 mi / 22 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Kings Bridge14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Bayonne17 mi / 28 km34 minDrive/railDay trip
Greenburgh19 mi / 30 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Elmhurst20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Plainfield23 mi / 37 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Bensonhurst24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Paterson

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Wayne, East Orange, North Bergen, Parsippany, Kings Bridge. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Notable cities near Paterson include Wayne, East Orange, North Bergen, Parsippany, Kings Bridge. The closest is Wayne, about 5 miles (9 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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