How far is Glen Rock, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Glen Rock, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
4.57 mi
00h 17m
Flight
3.78 mi
6.08 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
3.78 mi
Kilometers
6.08 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
4.57 mi
Kilometers
7.36 km
Drive Time
00h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Return by in Glen Rock
Thu, Apr 23, 4:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Glen Rock
2026-04-23T03:55
Arrive Paterson
Thu, Apr 23, 4:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Glen Rock
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Hawthorne
NJ

Hawthorne is a city in Passaic County, New Jersey

From Glen Rock
2.3 mi
00h 08m
To Paterson
2.3 mi
00h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 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 Glen Rock and Paterson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Glen Rock and Paterson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    136 m · 36 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Glen Avenue

    1684 ft · 1 min · Glen Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Maple Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right onto 1st Avenue

    904 ft · 16 sec · 1st Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    112 m · 6 sec · River Street

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on River Street

    1.6 mi · 2 min · River Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Bridge Street

    1037 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1785 ft · 45 sec · Memorial Drive

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Market Street

    975 ft · 24 sec · Market Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
11 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
239.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
River Street
1.67 mi · 36%
Maple Avenue
1.6 mi · 35%
Memorial Drive
0.34 mi · 7%
Glen Avenue
0.32 mi · 7%
Bridge Street
0.2 mi · 4%
Market Street
0.18 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Maple Avenue

Turn right onto Maple Avenue

1.6 mi · 00h 04m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 17m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.8 mi
3.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Hawthorne
00h 08m from Glen Rock
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Glen Rock 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 Glen Rock to Paterson?

The road trip is about 4.6 miles (7.4 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?

Hawthorne is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.3 miles from Glen Rock and 2.3 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 3.8 miles (6.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.8 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.65 one way or $1.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Hawthorne

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

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

RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

27 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Glen Rock and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 3.78 mi (6.08 km).

Glen Rock

#1 Glen Rock

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population11,655
Coordinates40.9628800, -74.1329200
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: (-74.13285, 40.962842)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 7 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.16 gal
0.61 L · about $0.65
Round trip
$1.31
0.32 gal · 1.22 L
Estimated CO2
1.4 kg one way
Round trip: 2.8 kg / 6 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.65 $1.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.74 $1.47
Premium $4.95 $0.79 $1.59
Diesel $5.98 $0.96 $1.91

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 Glen Rock and Paterson. The current time is 03:55:23.

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.