How far is Paterson, NJ from Edgewater, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Edgewater, NJ is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 12 miles (19.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 45m 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
15.14 mi
00h 22m
Flight
11.97 mi
19.27 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.97 mi
Kilometers
19.27 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.14 mi
Kilometers
24.37 km
Drive Time
00h 22m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edgewater
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 AM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Fri, Apr 17, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-17T10:00
Arrive Edgewater
Fri, Apr 17, 10:22 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 22m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:23 AM to 7:23 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Paterson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Teterboro
NJ

Borough in New Jersey, United States

From Paterson
7.6 mi
00h 11m
To Edgewater
7.6 mi
00h 11m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
81°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Colt Street

    66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellison Street

    879 ft · 28 sec · Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Memorial Drive

    534 ft · 14 sec · Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Market Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Lakeview Avenue

    133 m · 9 sec · Lakeview Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto NJTP, GSP

    554 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, NJTP: Elmwood Park, New York City

    1532 ft · 37 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    2.1 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

    5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North: George Washington Bridge, New York City

    1503 ft · 23 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on Leonia, Teaneck

    2128 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Leonia

    1032 ft · 35 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Degraw Avenue

    138 m · 9 sec · Degraw Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Fort Lee Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Fort Lee Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  16. 16

    Continue on River Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · River Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Hilliard Avenue

    599 ft · 26 sec · Hilliard Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Hilliard Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
1 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
119.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Christopher Columbus Highway
7.57 mi · 50%
Market Street
1.74 mi · 11%
River Road
1.64 mi · 11%
Main Street
1.25 mi · 8%
Fort Lee Road
1.08 mi · 7%
Leonia
0.6 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Christopher Columbus Highway

Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway

5.46 mi · 00h 06m

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 22m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.2 mi
12 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Teterboro
00h 11m from Paterson
Leave By
7:44 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.2 miles (24.4 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?

Teterboro is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Paterson and 7.6 miles from Edgewater.

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

The direct path is about 12 miles (19.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.2 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 7:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.17 one way or $4.33 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Edgewater.

Stop Ideas Near Teterboro

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 Teterboro and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 10.7 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 11.3 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 11.4 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 11.3 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 Teterboro.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

16 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

20 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Edgewater. Straight-line distance: 11.97 mi (19.27 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

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

#2 Edgewater

Borough located along the Hudson River in Bergen County, New Jersey

Population14,396
Coordinates40.8270400, -73.9756900
Altitude15
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Edgewater (-73.97569, 40.82704)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 24 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
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.

One-way fuel
0.53 gal
2.02 L · about $2.17
Round trip
$4.33
1.06 gal · 4.04 L
Estimated CO2
4.7 kg one way
Round trip: 9.4 kg / 21 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.17 $4.33
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.44 $4.87
Premium $4.95 $2.63 $5.25
Diesel $5.98 $3.17 $6.34

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Edgewater. The current time is 10:00:09.

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.