How far is Long Hill, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Long Hill, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 15m 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
27.74 mi
00h 37m
Flight
19.75 mi
31.78 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
19.75 mi
Kilometers
31.78 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
27.74 mi
Kilometers
44.65 km
Drive Time
00h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:04 PM EDT
Return by in Long Hill
Wed, Apr 22, 10:42 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Long Hill
2026-04-22T21:26
Arrive Paterson
Wed, Apr 22, 10:04 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:38 AM to 7:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Long Hill
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
West Caldwell
NJ

Township of New Jersey

From Long Hill
11.9 mi
00h 18m
To Paterson
15.8 mi
00h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 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 Long Hill and Paterson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Long Hill and Paterson.

  1. 1

    Start on Long Hill Lane

    112 m · 22 sec · Long Hill Lane

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mountainview Road

    58 m · 10 sec · Mountainview Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Fairmount Avenue

    3.5 mi · 8 min · Fairmount Avenue

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    124 m · 17 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto North Passaic Avenue

    2.2 mi · 5 min · North Passaic Avenue

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Passaic Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Columbia Turnpike

    2153 ft · 45 sec · Columbia Turnpike

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Eisenhower Parkway

    3.7 mi · 6 min · Eisenhower Parkway

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue

    1278 ft · 29 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

    5.8 mi · 9 min · Passaic Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Two Bridges Road

    1071 ft · 22 sec · Two Bridges Road

  12. 12

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 80 East

    1184 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.6 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  14. 14

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

    1215 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    145 m · 6 sec

  16. 16

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

    96 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street

    783 ft · 23 sec

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Grand Street

    941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Market Street

    138 m · 16 sec · Market Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Long Hill 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
22 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
79.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Passaic Avenue
6.45 mi · 23%
Christopher Columbus Highway
5.57 mi · 20%
Eisenhower Parkway
3.73 mi · 13%
Fairmount Avenue
3.45 mi · 12%
North Passaic Avenue
2.21 mi · 8%
Columbia Turnpike
0.41 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Passaic Avenue

Turn left onto Passaic Avenue

5.78 mi · 00h 09m

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 37m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
19.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
West Caldwell
00h 18m from Long Hill
Leave By
7:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Long Hill 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 Long Hill to Paterson?

The road trip is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?

West Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from Long Hill and 15.8 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 19.8 miles (31.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.00 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near West Caldwell

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

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

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

18 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Metropark station

30 mi away
100 Middlesex-Essex Turnpike

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Long Hill and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 19.75 mi (31.78 km).

Long Hill

#1 Long Hill

Township of New Jersey

Population8,382
Coordinates40.7078800, -74.4296000
Altitude85
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Long Hill Lane (-74.42988, 40.707862)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 45 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.98 gal
3.71 L · about $4.00
Round trip
$8.01
1.96 gal · 7.42 L
Estimated CO2
8.7 kg one way
Round trip: 17.4 kg / 38 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.00 $8.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.51 $9.01
Premium $4.95 $4.85 $9.71
Diesel $5.98 $5.86 $11.72

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 Long Hill and Paterson. The current time is 21:26:51.

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.