How far is Metuchen, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Metuchen and Paterson is 27.69 miles (44.56 km).

Flight distance from Metuchen, NJ to Paterson, NJ is 27.69 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Metuchen, New Jersey to Paterson, New Jersey is: 29.81 miles (47.98 km) by car.

Driving from Metuchen to Paterson will take approximately 00 hours 37 minutes.

#1 Metuchen

Borough in New Jersey, United States

Population	14767
GPS Coordinates	40°32'35"N 74°21'48"W
Latitude	40.5431600
Longitude	-74.3632000
Altitude	28
Country	United States

The third most populous city in New Jersey. It is located on the Passaic River in northeastern New Jersey. Paterson is known for its many silk mills, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Paterson Great Falls and the Paterson Museum.

Population	144801
GPS Coordinates	40°55'0"N 74°10'19"W
Latitude	40.9167700
Longitude	-74.1718100
Altitude	26
Country	United States

Starting point in Metuchen: Middlesex Avenue (-74.363257,40.543202)
Ending point in Paterson: Colt Street (-74.171665,40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time Between Metuchen and Paterson

The distance between Metuchen and Paterson is 48 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 31 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Metuchen and Paterson. The current time is 19:29:21.

Average Speed	Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h)	00 hours 59 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h)	00 hours 44 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h)	00 hours 35 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h)	00 hours 29 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h)	00 hours 25 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h)	00 hours 23 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h)	00 hours 22 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.98 liters (1.05 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Metuchen and Paterson.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Metuchen to Paterson is $3.6 (diesel $4.73).

New Jersey gas prices.

	Gasoline	Mid Grade	Premium	Diesel
Gallon	$3.42	$4.04	$4.31	$4.49
Total	$3.6	$4.25	$4.54	$4.73

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in New Jersey ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.423 (Diesel $4.492) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 24, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Metuchen and Paterson (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.