How far is Old Tappan, NJ from Paterson, NJ?
The driving distance from Old Tappan, NJ to Paterson, NJ is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Old Tappan and Paterson.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Old Tappan and Paterson.
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Start on Washington Avenue South
2576 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue South
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Turn slight left onto Cripplebush Road
1969 ft · 39 sec · Cripplebush Road
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Continue on Blanch Avenue
2244 ft · 45 sec · Blanch Avenue
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Turn right onto Lafayette Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Lafayette Road
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Continue on Schraalenburgh Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · Schraalenburgh Road
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Continue on Washington Avenue
3 mi · 5 min · Washington Avenue
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Turn right onto New Bridge Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road
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Continue on Roemer Avenue
1743 ft · 29 sec · Roemer Avenue
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Continue on New Bridge Road
2774 ft · 49 sec · New Bridge Road
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Turn straight
75 m · 9 sec
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1550 ft · 31 sec · Main Street
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At the end of the road, turn right
124 m · 11 sec
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Take the ramp straight toward NJ 4 West
89 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
2968 ft · 58 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
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Continue on Broadway
554 ft · 18 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
1143 ft · 30 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 Old Tappan 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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Old Tappan and Rain Showers Likely near Paterson.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Old Tappan to Paterson?
The road trip is about 17.5 miles (28.1 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?
Teaneck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.7 miles from Old Tappan and 8.8 miles from Paterson.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.53 one way or $5.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Old Tappan and Rain Showers Likely near Paterson.
Stop Ideas Near Teaneck
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Old Tappan and Paterson. Straight-line distance: 11.44 mi (18.41 km).
#1 Old Tappan
Town
| Population | 5,870 |
| Coordinates | 41.0106500, -73.9912500 |
| Altitude | 24 |
| 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: 28 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 13m |
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 | $2.53 | $5.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.85 | $5.70 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.71 | $7.42 |
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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