How far is Moe, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Moe, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 27 miles (43.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Passaic County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Moe and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moe and Paterson.
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Start on Melrose Avenue
617 ft · 29 sec · Melrose Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Warwick Turnpike
1.5 mi · 4 min · Warwick Turnpike
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Keep slight left to continue on Warwick Turnpike
2276 ft · 1 min · Warwick Turnpike
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Turn straight onto Union Valley Road
1297 ft · 28 sec · Union Valley Road
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Continue on Greenwood Lake Turnpike
8.1 mi · 12 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike
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Turn left onto Skyline Drive
5.1 mi · 8 min · Skyline Drive
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Turn left onto West Oakland Avenue
2892 ft · 1 min · West Oakland Avenue
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Take the ramp left toward I 287 North, NJ 208 South
1320 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
1.4 km · 58 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on NJ 208 South: Franklin Lakes
5.3 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Goffle Road, Hawthorne, Paterson
1090 ft · 30 sec
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Turn slight right onto Goffle Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Goffle Road
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Continue on East Main Street
2595 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Holsman Street
1601 ft · 50 sec · Holsman Street
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Turn left onto Arch Street
142 m · 15 sec · Arch Street
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Continue on Bridge Street
1037 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
1785 ft · 45 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 Moe 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.
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
Continue on Greenwood Lake Turnpike
8.1 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Moe and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Moe to Paterson?
The road trip is about 27 miles (43.5 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Wanaque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Moe and 13.7 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:56 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.85 one way or $7.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Moe and Mostly Sunny near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Wanaque
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wanaque.
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Moe and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 20.33 mi (32.71 km).
#1 Moe
Moe is a place in New Jersey, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1623200, -74.3865400 |
| Altitude | 340 |
| 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: 44 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.06 | $3.85 | $7.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.69 | $4.45 | $8.91 |
| Premium | $5.00 | $4.75 | $9.49 |
| Diesel | $6.30 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
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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