How far is Norwood, NJ from Paterson, NJ?

The driving distance from Norwood, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
19.47 mi
00h 32m
Flight
12.32 mi
19.82 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
12.32 mi
Kilometers
19.82 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
19.47 mi
Kilometers
31.33 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Paterson
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM EDT
Return by in Norwood
Sun, Apr 19, 1:14 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Norwood
2026-04-19T00:09
Arrive Paterson
Sun, Apr 19, 12:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Norwood
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
River Edge
NJ

Town/borough in New Jersey, USA

From Norwood
8.1 mi
00h 16m
To Paterson
11.4 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Norwood and Paterson.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Norwood and Paterson.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    154 m · 34 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tappan Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Tappan Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Schraalenburgh Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Schraalenburgh Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    3 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto New Bridge Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Roemer Avenue

    1743 ft · 29 sec · Roemer Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on New Bridge Road

    2774 ft · 49 sec · New Bridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight

    75 m · 9 sec

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1550 ft · 31 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    124 m · 11 sec

  11. 11

    Take the ramp straight toward NJ 4 West

    89 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way

    2968 ft · 58 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way

  14. 14

    Continue on Broadway

    554 ft · 18 sec · Broadway

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    1143 ft · 30 sec · Memorial Drive

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Market Street

    975 ft · 24 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Colt Street

    13 m · 3 sec · Colt Street

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Colt Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Norwood 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
18 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
92.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 4 West
6.3 mi · 32%
Washington Avenue
2.98 mi · 15%
Schraalenburgh Road
2.39 mi · 12%
New Bridge Road
1.65 mi · 8%
Tappan Road
1 mi · 5%
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
0.56 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

NJ 4 West

Merge slight left

6.25 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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.1 mi
12.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
River Edge
00h 16m from Norwood
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Norwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paterson.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Norwood to Paterson?

The road trip is about 19.4 miles (31.3 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

River Edge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Norwood and 11.4 miles from Paterson.

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

The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.82 one way or $5.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Norwood and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near Paterson.

Stop Ideas Near River Edge

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

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around River Edge and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

City Hall Parking Lot

Jersey City , NJ
280 Grove St, Jersey City, NJ 07302
Rating 5.0/5 2 reviews Parking lot
#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer
Practical stop 13.9 mi away

#Artlook New York City Hall Wedding Photographer

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews Photographer,Photography service,Photography studio,Wedding photographer
City Hall Personnel Office
Meeting point 14.8 mi away

City Hall Personnel Office

Newark , NJ
920 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102
Rating 5.0/5 5 reviews City government office
Diamond City Hall Photography
Nearby stop 13.9 mi away

Diamond City Hall Photography

New York , NY
141 Worth St, New York, NY 10013
Rating 5.0/5 53 reviews Wedding photographer

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Edge.

RAIL

Yonkers station

12 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

New Rochelle station

22 mi away
1 Railroad Plaza
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

24 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Norwood and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 12.32 mi (19.82 km).

Norwood

#1 Norwood

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States

Population5,752
Coordinates40.9981500, -73.9618000
Altitude29
CountryUnited States
Paterson

#2 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Start: Broadway (-73.961698, 40.99831)
End: Colt Street (-74.171665, 40.916732)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 31 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.69 gal
2.6 L · about $2.82
Round trip
$5.64
1.38 gal · 5.2 L
Estimated CO2
6.1 kg one way
Round trip: 12.3 kg / 27 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.82 $5.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.17 $6.35
Premium $4.95 $3.42 $6.84
Diesel $5.98 $4.13 $8.25

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Norwood and Paterson. The current time is 00:09:20.

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.