How far is Montague, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Montague, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 58 miles (93.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 10m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 21m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 10m.
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.
Borough in Sussex County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Montague and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Montague and Paterson.
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Start on River Road
841 ft · 26 sec · River Road
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Turn left onto Deckertown Turnpike
1.1 km · 1 min · Deckertown Turnpike
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Turn left onto Clove Road
10 m · 3 sec · Clove Road
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Turn right onto Deckertown Turnpike
10.3 mi · 16 min · Deckertown Turnpike
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Continue on Libertyville Road
2.2 mi · 3 min · Libertyville Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue on Walling Avenue
18.1 mi · 27 min · Walling Avenue
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Continue on Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
9.8 mi · 12 min · Paterson - Hamburg Turnpike
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Keep slight left
6.2 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 East, US 46 East: New York, Clifton
91 m · 7 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: New York
2537 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
4.3 mi · 5 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 Montague and Paterson.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Walling Avenue
Continue on Walling Avenue
18.1 mi · 00h 27m
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 Montague and Chance Rain Showers near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Montague to Paterson?
The road trip is about 58 miles (93.3 km) and usually takes 01h 10m 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?
Ogdensburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Montague and 30.8 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 41.9 miles (67.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 4:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.34 one way or $16.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Montague and Chance Rain Showers near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Ogdensburg
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 Ogdensburg.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Yonkers station
Croton–Harmon station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Montague and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 41.95 mi (67.52 km).
#1 Montague
Township in Sussex County, New Jersey, United States
| Population | 3,630 |
| Coordinates | 41.3031500, -74.7935000 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| 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: 93 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 43m |
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 | $8.34 | $16.67 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.38 | $18.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.20 | $24.40 |
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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