How far is Garfield, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Garfield, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Bergen County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Garfield and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Garfield and Paterson.
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Start on the route
47 m · 15 sec
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Turn left
123 m · 31 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Outwater Lane
1489 ft · 45 sec · Outwater Lane
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Turn right onto River Drive
1.7 mi · 3 min · River Drive
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 West
1386 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
2.1 mi · 3 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Paterson
1249 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
2506 ft · 51 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 Garfield and Paterson.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
2.12 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Garfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Garfield to Paterson?
The road trip is about 5.5 miles (8.8 km) and usually takes 00h 13m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Elmwood Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.6 miles from Garfield and 2.9 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 3.9 miles (6.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.78 one way or $1.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Garfield and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Elmwood Park
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Elmwood Park.
Yonkers station
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Garfield and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 3.91 mi (6.3 km).
#1 Garfield
City in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 31,641 |
| Coordinates | 40.8814900, -74.1132000 |
| Altitude | 9 |
| 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: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $0.78 | $1.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.87 | $1.75 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.94 | $1.88 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.14 | $2.27 |
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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