Driving Time from Jersey City to Paterson
Driving from Jersey City to Paterson is about 20 mi and takes roughly 27 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Jersey City and Paterson are about 14 mi (22 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 20 mi (31 km), a drive of about 27 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 32 min.
| Straight-line distance | 14 mi / 22 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 20 mi / 31 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 27 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 32 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $2 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 40.823, -74.125 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Jersey City to Paterson is about 14 mi (22 km) in a straight line, and roughly 20 mi (31 km) by road.