How far is Harrington Park, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Harrington Park, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 00m 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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Town/borough in New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Harrington Park and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Harrington Park and Paterson.
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Start on La Roche Avenue
618 ft · 27 sec · La Roche Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Elm Street
142 m · 21 sec · Elm Street
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Turn right onto Schraalenburgh Road
2 mi · 3 min · Schraalenburgh Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto New Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Roemer Avenue
1743 ft · 29 sec · Roemer Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
2774 ft · 49 sec · New Bridge Road
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Turn straight
75 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1550 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
124 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 4 West
89 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
2968 ft · 58 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
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Continue on Broadway
554 ft · 18 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
1143 ft · 30 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right onto Market Street
975 ft · 24 sec · Market Street
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Turn right 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 Harrington Park 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.
NJ 4 West
Merge slight left
6.25 mi · 00h 09m
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 Harrington Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Harrington Park to Paterson?
The road trip is about 18.3 miles (29.4 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?
River Edge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.5 miles from Harrington Park and 10.7 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.1 miles (17.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.62 one way or $5.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Harrington Park and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near River Edge
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Harrington Park and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 11.04 mi (17.76 km).
#1 Harrington Park
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 4,693 |
| Coordinates | 40.9837100, -73.9798600 |
| Altitude | 14 |
| 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: 29 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.62 | $5.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.94 | $5.89 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.17 | $6.34 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.83 | $7.65 |
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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