How far is Guttenberg, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Guttenberg, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 06m 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
17.26 mi
00h 33m
Flight
12.3 mi
19.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.3 mi
Kilometers
19.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
17.26 mi
Kilometers
27.77 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM EDT
Return by in Guttenberg
Wed, Apr 22, 9:54 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Guttenberg
2026-04-22T20:47
Arrive Paterson
Wed, Apr 22, 9:20 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Guttenberg
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
South Hackensack
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Guttenberg
8.1 mi
00h 16m
To Paterson
9.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph SE
Destination
62°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 69th Street

    6 m · 8 sec · 69th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Park Avenue

    152 m · 18 sec · Park Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto 71st Street

    124 m · 27 sec · 71st Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Boulevard East

    1.5 km · 2 min · Boulevard East

  5. 5

    Keep slight right to continue on Woodcliff Avenue

    2745 ft · 59 sec · Woodcliff Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Fairview Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · Fairview Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Broad Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · Broad Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Hendricks Causeway

    3001 ft · 60 sec · Hendricks Causeway

  9. 9

    Continue on Bergen Turnpike

    3217 ft · 1 min · Bergen Turnpike

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Teaneck Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Teaneck Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Mount Vernon Street

    2717 ft · 55 sec · Mount Vernon Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Railroad Avenue

    2603 ft · 52 sec · Railroad Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn slight right onto 2nd Street

    1218 ft · 32 sec · 2nd Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North Avenue

    34 m · 2 sec · North Avenue

  15. 15

    Take the ramp slight left toward I 80 West

    884 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    8.6 mi · 10 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Paterson

    1249 ft · 38 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Main Street

    2506 ft · 51 sec · Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Guttenberg 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
21 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
121.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
8.82 mi · 51%
Fairview Avenue
0.93 mi · 5%
Boulevard East
0.91 mi · 5%
Teaneck Road
0.89 mi · 5%
Broad Avenue
0.87 mi · 5%
Bergen Turnpike
0.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

8.58 mi · 00h 10m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
South Hackensack
00h 16m from Guttenberg
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Guttenberg 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 Guttenberg to Paterson?

The road trip is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

South Hackensack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Guttenberg and 9.1 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5 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 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.49 one way or $4.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Guttenberg and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near South Hackensack

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around South Hackensack and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.5 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 11 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 11.3 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 11 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hackensack.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Guttenberg and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 12.3 mi (19.8 km).

Guttenberg

#1 Guttenberg

Town

Population11,015
Coordinates40.7920500, -74.0037500
Altitude61
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: 69th Street (-74.003783, 40.79201)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 28 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.61 gal
2.3 L · about $2.49
Round trip
$4.98
1.22 gal · 4.6 L
Estimated CO2
5.4 kg one way
Round trip: 10.8 kg / 24 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.49 $4.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.81 $5.61
Premium $4.95 $3.02 $6.04
Diesel $5.98 $3.65 $7.30

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 Guttenberg and Paterson. The current time is 20:47:38.

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.