How far is Haledon, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Haledon, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 18m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 09m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Haledon and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Haledon and Paterson.
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Start on Van Dyke Avenue
82 m · 17 sec · Van Dyke Avenue
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Turn left onto Norwood Street
156 m · 24 sec · Norwood Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Belmont Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Belmont Avenue
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Turn left onto West Broadway
2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway
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Turn right onto Main Street
603 ft · 20 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Ellison Street
73 m · 11 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn right onto Washington Street
77 m · 17 sec · Washington Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
43 m · 8 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 Haledon 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.
Belmont Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Belmont Avenue
0.87 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Haledon 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 Haledon to Paterson?
The road trip is about 1.8 miles (2.9 km) and usually takes 00h 09m 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?
North Haledon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 0.9 miles from Haledon and 0.9 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 1.5 miles (2.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.3 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.25 one way or $0.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 0.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Haledon and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near North Haledon
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 North Haledon.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Haledon and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 1.51 mi (2.43 km).
#1 Haledon
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
| Population | 8,261 |
| Coordinates | 40.9356500, -74.1862600 |
| Altitude | 51 |
| 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: 3 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 01m |
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 | $0.25 | $0.49 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $0.28 | $0.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $0.30 | $0.59 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $0.36 | $0.72 |
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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