How far is Beattystown, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Beattystown, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
43.16 mi
00h 55m
Flight
35.79 mi
57.6 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.79 mi
Kilometers
57.6 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
43.16 mi
Kilometers
69.46 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM EDT
Return by in Beattystown
Thu, Apr 23, 2:35 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Beattystown
2026-04-23T00:44
Arrive Paterson
Thu, Apr 23, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Beattystown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Rockaway
NJ

Borough in Morris County, New Jersey in the U.

From Beattystown
21.6 mi
00h 27m
To Paterson
21.6 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Beattystown and Paterson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Beattystown and Paterson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1.9 mi · 4 min

  2. 2

    Continue straight

    31 m · 7 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mountain Avenue

    2377 ft · 55 sec · Mountain Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    3064 ft · 1 min · East Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right

    7 mi · 12 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    153 m · 10 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: New York City, Denville

    2520 ft · 33 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    31.6 mi · 36 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight right

    145 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap

    96 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Beattystown and Paterson.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
31.6 mi · 73%
East Avenue
0.68 mi · 2%
I 80 East
0.48 mi · 1%
Mountain Avenue
0.45 mi · 1%
Grand Street
0.33 mi · 1%
NJ 19
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

31.6 mi · 00h 36m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.4 mi
35.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rockaway
00h 27m from Beattystown
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Beattystown and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Beattystown to Paterson?

The road trip is about 43.2 miles (69.5 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Rockaway is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.6 miles from Beattystown and 21.6 miles from Paterson.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.8 miles (57.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.21 one way or $12.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Beattystown and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near Rockaway

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Rockaway, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Rockaway.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

35 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

40 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

45 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Beattystown and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 35.79 mi (57.6 km).

Beattystown

#1 Beattystown

Census designated place

Population4,554
Coordinates40.8131500, -74.8429400
Altitude146
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: NJ 57 (-74.843222, 40.813433)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 69 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.52 gal
5.77 L · about $6.21
Round trip
$12.42
3.04 gal · 11.54 L
Estimated CO2
13.5 kg one way
Round trip: 27 kg / 60 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.21 $12.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $6.99 $13.98
Premium $4.95 $7.53 $15.06
Diesel $5.98 $9.09 $18.18

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in New Jersey · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Beattystown and Paterson. The current time is 00:44:20.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.