How far is Long Valley, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Long Valley, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 45m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Long Valley and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Long Valley and Paterson.
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Start on Fairview Avenue
20 m · 9 sec · Fairview Avenue
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Turn left onto Schooley's Mountain Road
156 m · 17 sec · Schooley's Mountain Road
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Turn left onto East Mill Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Mill Road
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Continue on Old Route 24
1 km · 56 sec · Old Route 24
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Continue on Washington Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Turnpike
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Continue on West Main Street
3111 ft · 57 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on North Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Road
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Continue on Dover - Chester Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Dover - Chester Road
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Turn right
5.2 mi · 7 min
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Continue straight
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right
157 m · 14 sec
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Keep slight left
44 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Littleton Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Littleton Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 80 East: New York City
1556 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
15.4 mi · 17 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 19: Downtown, Paterson
1215 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight right
145 m · 6 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 West: Grand Street, Del Water Gap
96 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Grand Street
783 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Street
941 ft · 27 sec · Grand Street
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Turn left onto Main Street
1458 ft · 29 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Market Street
138 m · 16 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 Long Valley 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.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
15.4 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Long Valley 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 Valley to Paterson?
The road trip is about 42.2 miles (67.9 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Morris Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from Long Valley and 22.6 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.09 one way or $12.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Long Valley and Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Morris Plains
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Orange Township City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Morris Plains.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Long Valley and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 33.06 mi (53.2 km).
#1 Long Valley
Census-designated place in Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,879 |
| Coordinates | 40.7859300, -74.7801600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| 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: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.09 | $12.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.85 | $13.71 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.38 | $14.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.91 | $17.82 |
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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