How far is Paterson, NJ from East Newark, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to East Newark, NJ is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and East Newark.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and East Newark.
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Start on Colt Street
66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street
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Turn right onto Ellison Street
879 ft · 28 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
534 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn left onto Market Street
1.4 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn slight left onto 21st Avenue
3239 ft · 1 min · 21st Avenue
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Turn slight right onto McLean Boulevard
1.3 km · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard
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Merge slight right
2119 ft · 26 sec
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Keep slight left
10.8 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto Clark Street
83 m · 8 sec · Clark Street
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Turn right onto Passaic Street
680 ft · 19 sec · Passaic Street
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Turn left onto Clay Street
582 ft · 59 sec · Clay Street
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Continue on Central Avenue
939 ft · 24 sec · Central Avenue
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Turn right onto Grant Avenue
772 ft · 34 sec · Grant Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Grant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and East Newark.
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.
McLean Boulevard
Keep slight left
10.8 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Paterson and Rain Showers Likely near East Newark.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to East Newark?
The road trip is about 14.9 miles (23.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Wallington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.4 miles from Paterson and 7.4 miles from East Newark.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.6 miles (18.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.12 one way or $4.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Paterson and Rain Showers Likely near East Newark.
Stop Ideas Near Wallington
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and East Newark. Straight-line distance: 11.64 mi (18.74 km).
#1 Paterson
The third most populous city in New Jersey.
| Population | 144,801 |
| Coordinates | 40.9167700, -74.1718100 |
| Altitude | 26 |
| Country | United States |
#2 East Newark
Town
| Population | 2,581 |
| Coordinates | 40.7484300, -74.1618100 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| Country | United States |
End: East Newark (-74.16181, 40.74843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 24 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.12 | $4.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.39 | $4.78 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.58 | $5.15 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.11 | $6.22 |
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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