How far is Knowlton, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Knowlton, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 52m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
51.79 mi
00h 56m
Flight
44.71 mi
71.95 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
44.71 mi
Kilometers
71.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
51.79 mi
Kilometers
83.35 km
Drive Time
00h 56m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Tue, May 12, 9:26 PM EDT
Return by in Knowlton
Tue, May 12, 10:22 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Knowlton
2026-05-12T20:29
Arrive Paterson
Tue, May 12, 9:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:56 AM to 10:56 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Knowlton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Wharton
NJ

Borough of New Jersey

From Knowlton
26.1 mi
00h 28m
To Paterson
25.7 mi
00h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Magnolia Drive

    39 m · 11 sec · Magnolia Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Knowlton Road

    1 km · 1 min · Knowlton Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Delaware Road

    625 ft · 13 sec · Delaware Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Labarre Road

    133 m · 19 sec · Labarre Road

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Mount Hermon Road

    3.1 mi · 8 min · Mount Hermon Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Foundry Road

    2649 ft · 2 min · Foundry Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Hope - Blairstown Road

    2306 ft · 44 sec · Hope - Blairstown Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East: Netcong

    1872 ft · 46 sec · ramp to I-80 Eastbound

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    45.9 mi · 52 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight right

    145 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap

    96 m · 8 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
45.9 mi · 89%
Mount Hermon Road
3.11 mi · 6%
Knowlton Road
0.63 mi · 1%
Foundry Road
0.5 mi · 1%
Hope - Blairstown Road
0.44 mi · 1%
Grand Street
0.33 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

45.9 mi · 00h 52m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
44.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wharton
00h 28m from Knowlton
Leave By
4:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Knowlton and Sunny near Paterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Knowlton to Paterson?

The road trip is about 51.8 miles (83.4 km) and usually takes 00h 56m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.1 miles from Knowlton and 25.7 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Knowlton and Sunny near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near Wharton

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

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

RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

39 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

39 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Metropark station

42 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike
RAIL

New Brunswick station

46 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Knowlton and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 44.71 mi (71.95 km).

Knowlton

#1 Knowlton

Township in Warren County, New Jersey

Population2,930
Coordinates40.9303800, -75.0279500
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Magnolia Drive (-75.028001, 40.930229)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 83 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 43m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.83 gal
6.92 L · about $7.48
Round trip
$14.95
3.66 gal · 13.84 L
Estimated CO2
16.3 kg one way
Round trip: 32.5 kg / 72 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.48 $14.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.42 $16.83
Premium $4.95 $9.07 $18.13
Diesel $5.98 $10.94 $21.89

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Knowlton and Paterson. The current time is 20:29:42.

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.