How far is Paterson, NJ from Allendale, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Allendale, NJ is about 9.9 miles (16 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.92 mi
00h 18m
Flight
8.9 mi
14.33 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
8.9 mi
Kilometers
14.33 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
9.92 mi
Kilometers
15.96 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Allendale
Sun, May 31, 4:34 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Sun, May 31, 4:52 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-05-31T04:16
Arrive Allendale
Sun, May 31, 4:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Paterson
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
Midland Park
NJ

Town in New Jersey

From Paterson
5 mi
00h 09m
To Allendale
5 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colt Street

    66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellison Street

    879 ft · 32 sec · Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    138 m · 10 sec · Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Drive

    714 ft · 16 sec · Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1071 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto River Street

    1589 ft · 34 sec · River Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    711 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2969 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Goffle Road

    1172 ft · 22 sec · Goffle Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Goffle Road

    3.8 mi · 7 min · Goffle Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Godwin Avenue

    2362 ft · 42 sec · Godwin Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn slight right onto Prospect Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Prospect Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Crescent Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Crescent Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Ivers Road

    1157 ft · 53 sec · Ivers Road

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Turnpike

    1755 ft · 30 sec · Franklin Turnpike

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Turnpike

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Allendale.

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
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
161.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Goffle Road
3.97 mi · 40%
Crescent Avenue
2.2 mi · 22%
Prospect Street
1.12 mi · 11%
East Main Street
0.56 mi · 6%
Godwin Avenue
0.45 mi · 5%
Franklin Turnpike
0.33 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Goffle Road

Continue on Goffle Road

3.75 mi · 00h 07m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1 mi
8.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Midland Park
00h 09m from Paterson
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Allendale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 9.9 miles (16 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Midland Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5 miles from Paterson and 5 miles from Allendale.

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

The direct path is about 8.9 miles (14.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.43 one way or $2.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Allendale.

Stop Ideas Near Midland Park

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 Midland Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
West Orange Town Hall
Scenic stop 14.6 mi away

West Orange Town Hall

West Orange , NJ
66 Main St, West Orange, NJ 07052
Rating 4.1/5 16 reviews Park
Paterson City Council
Meeting point 4.4 mi away

Paterson City Council

Paterson , NJ
155 Market St #101, Paterson, NJ 07505
Rating 3.7/5 63 reviews City government office
Clifton Recycle in City Hall
Nearby stop 7.7 mi away

Clifton Recycle in City Hall

Clifton , NJ
Recycle Drive, Clifton, NJ 07013
Rating 4.6/5 44 reviews Recycling drop-off location

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Midland Park.

RAIL

Yonkers station

21 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

28 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Croton–Harmon station

31 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Allendale. Straight-line distance: 8.9 mi (14.33 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
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#2 Allendale

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population6,701
Coordinates41.0414900, -74.1290300
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Allendale (-74.12903, 41.04149)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 16 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.35 gal
1.32 L · about $1.43
Round trip
$2.86
0.7 gal · 2.64 L
Estimated CO2
3.1 kg one way
Round trip: 6.2 kg / 14 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.43 $2.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.61 $3.22
Premium $4.95 $1.73 $3.47
Diesel $5.98 $2.09 $4.19

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Allendale. The current time is 04:16:05.

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.