How far is Paterson, NJ from Bergenfield, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Bergenfield, NJ is about 11.6 miles (18.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 37m 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
11.55 mi
00h 18m
Flight
9.14 mi
14.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
9.14 mi
Kilometers
14.71 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
11.55 mi
Kilometers
18.59 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 Bergenfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Thu, Apr 23, 12:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-23T00:21
Arrive Bergenfield
Thu, Apr 23, 12:40 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
7:19 AM to 7:19 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:52 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
Rochelle Park
NJ

Township in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States of America

From Paterson
5.8 mi
00h 09m
To Bergenfield
5.8 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
71°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 8 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right

    63 m · 3 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Broadway

    132 m · 9 sec · Broadway

  6. 6

    Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way

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

  7. 7

    Continue on Broadway

    3 mi · 5 min · Broadway

  8. 8

    Continue on NJ 4

    1 mi · 2 min · NJ 4

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1 mi · 2 min

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right

    539 ft · 15 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Hackensack Avenue

    2628 ft · 55 sec · Hackensack Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on New Bridge Road

    2669 ft · 45 sec · New Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Roemer Avenue

    1830 ft · 33 sec · Roemer Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on New Bridge Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · New Bridge Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Washington Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Washington Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    113 m · 10 sec · West Main Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Portland Avenue

    28 m · 4 sec · Portland Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Portland Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
165.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 4
3.99 mi · 35%
Broadway
3.1 mi · 27%
New Bridge Road
1.66 mi · 14%
South Washington Avenue
0.98 mi · 9%
Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
0.56 mi · 5%
Hackensack Avenue
0.5 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Broadway

Continue on Broadway

3.01 mi · 00h 05m

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 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
9.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Rochelle Park
00h 09m from Paterson
Leave By
7:52 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Bergenfield.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 11.6 miles (18.6 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?

Rochelle Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from Paterson and 5.8 miles from Bergenfield.

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

The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 7:52 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Rochelle 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 Rochelle Park and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 14 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 14.5 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 14.1 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 14.5 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 Rochelle Park.

RAIL

Yonkers station

15 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Pennsylvania Station

21 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

24 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Bergenfield. Straight-line distance: 9.14 mi (14.71 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Bergenfield

#2 Bergenfield

Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population27,371
Coordinates40.9276000, -73.9973600
Altitude20
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Bergenfield (-73.99736, 40.9276)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 19 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 23m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.41 gal
1.54 L · about $1.68
Round trip
$3.35
0.82 gal · 3.08 L
Estimated CO2
3.6 kg one way
Round trip: 7.3 kg / 16 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.68 $3.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.89 $3.77
Premium $4.95 $2.03 $4.06
Diesel $5.98 $2.45 $4.90

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Bergenfield. The current time is 00:21:46.

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.