How far is Belvidere, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Belvidere, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 08m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
57.91 mi
01h 04m
Flight
47.71 mi
76.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
47.71 mi
Kilometers
76.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.91 mi
Kilometers
93.19 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Thu, May 14, 5:21 AM EDT
Return by in Belvidere
Thu, May 14, 6:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Belvidere
2026-05-14T04:17
Arrive Paterson
Thu, May 14, 5:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:04 AM to 11:04 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Belvidere
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
Mount Arlington
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Belvidere
28.9 mi
00h 32m
To Paterson
29 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
51°F
Overnight

Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    9 m · 4 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Water Street

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  4. 4

    Turn left onto North Bridgeville Road

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Bridgeville Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Hope Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Hope Road

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Hope - Bridgeville Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Hope - Bridgeville Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Hope - Blairstown Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Hope - Blairstown Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Netcong

    1872 ft · 46 sec · ramp to I-80 Eastbound

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    45.9 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

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

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    145 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

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

    96 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Belvidere 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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
45.9 mi · 79%
Water Street
3.21 mi · 6%
North Bridgeville Road
2.86 mi · 5%
Hope - Bridgeville Road
2.46 mi · 4%
Hope Road
1.04 mi · 2%
Hope - Blairstown Road
1.01 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

45.9 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+10.2 mi
47.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Arlington
00h 32m from Belvidere
Leave By
4:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Belvidere and Rain Showers Likely near Paterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Mount Arlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.9 miles from Belvidere and 29 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 47.7 miles (76.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.2 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 4:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Belvidere and Rain Showers Likely near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Arlington

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Arlington, 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 Mount Arlington.

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

45 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

45 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

47 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

50 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Belvidere and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 47.71 mi (76.78 km).

Belvidere

#1 Belvidere

Town in New Jersey

Population2,563
Coordinates40.8298200, -75.0776700
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.077745, 40.82982)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.04 gal
7.73 L · about $8.34
Round trip
$16.67
4.08 gal · 15.46 L
Estimated CO2
18.1 kg one way
Round trip: 36.3 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.34 $16.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.38 $18.76
Premium $4.95 $10.11 $20.21
Diesel $5.98 $12.20 $24.40

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Belvidere and Paterson. The current time is 04:17:05.

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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.