How far is Frenchtown, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Frenchtown, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 23m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 11m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Frenchtown and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Frenchtown and Paterson.
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Start on South Harrison Street
14 m · 7 sec · South Harrison Street
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Turn left
46 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Trenton Avenue
41 m · 4 sec · Trenton Avenue
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Turn right onto Race Street
627 ft · 14 sec · Race Street
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Continue on Everittstown Hill Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Everittstown Hill Road
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Continue on Everittstown Road
6.5 mi · 12 min · Everittstown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Pittstown Road
4 mi · 7 min · Pittstown Road
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Take the ramp straight toward I 78 East, US 22 East: New York, Newark
1719 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
13.8 mi · 16 min · Phillipsburg-Newark Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 287: Morristown, Somerville
2692 ft · 35 sec · Ramp to I-287
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Keep slight left to continue on I 287 North: Morristown
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 25 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Smith Road, New York City
860 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: New York City
1655 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 East
1.9 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 East
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Paterson, New York City
897 ft · 22 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
12.1 mi · 13 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
1215 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
145 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
783 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Street
941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
138 m · 16 sec · Market Street
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Turn left onto Colt Street
13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Frenchtown and Paterson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 287 North
Merge slight left
20.7 mi · 00h 25m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Frenchtown and Partly Sunny near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Frenchtown to Paterson?
The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 11m 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?
Bernardsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.6 miles from Frenchtown and 31.7 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 53.9 miles (86.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 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 4:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Frenchtown and Partly Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Bernardsville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Bernardsville.
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Frenchtown and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 53.84 mi (86.65 km).
#1 Frenchtown
Borough of New Jersey
| Population | 1,349 |
| Coordinates | 40.5262100, -75.0615600 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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