How far is Paterson, NJ from Elizabeth, NJ?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Paterson and Elizabeth is 17.58 miles (28.3 km).

Flight distance from Paterson, NJ to Elizabeth, NJ is 17.58 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 03 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Paterson, New Jersey to Elizabeth, New Jersey is: 25.02 miles (40.26 km) by car.

Driving from Paterson to Elizabeth will take approximately 00 hours 35 minutes.

Elizabeth image
#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey. It is located on the Passaic River in northeastern New Jersey. Paterson is known for its many silk mills, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Paterson Great Falls and the Paterson Museum.

Population 144801
GPS Coordinates 40°55'0"N 74°10'19"W
Latitude 40.9167700
Longitude -74.1718100
Altitude 26
Country United States
Elizabeth image
#2 Elizabeth

The second most populous city in Union County, New Jersey. It is located in central New Jersey. Elizabeth is known for its many manufacturing companies, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Elizabethport Historical Society and the Elizabethtown Museum of History.

Population 128382
GPS Coordinates 40°39'50"N 74°12'39"W
Latitude 40.6639900
Longitude -74.2107000
Altitude 6
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Paterson and Elizabeth

The distance between Paterson and Elizabeth is 40 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 26 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Paterson and Elizabeth. The current time is 15:36:37.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 50 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 30 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 25 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 21 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 20 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 18 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 3.34 liters (0.88 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Paterson and Elizabeth.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Paterson to Elizabeth is $3.02 (diesel $3.97).

New Jersey gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.42 $4.04 $4.31 $4.49
Total $3.02 $3.57 $3.81 $3.97

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in New Jersey ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.423 (Diesel $4.492) /gallon. Last changed prices on April 23, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Paterson and Elizabeth (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

Driving distance from Camden, NJ to Paterson 102.62 miles (165 km)

Elizabeth image

Driving distance from Cherry Hill, NJ to Paterson 92.41 miles (149 km)

Driving distance from South Vineland, NJ to Paterson 131.71 miles (212 km)

Elizabeth image

Driving distance from Toms River, NJ to Paterson 78.43 miles (126 km)

Elizabeth image

Driving distance from Vineland, NJ to Paterson 129.27 miles (208 km)

Elizabeth image

Driving distance from Bayonne, NJ to Paterson 25.34 miles (41 km)

Elizabeth image

Driving distance from Brick, NJ to Paterson 70.33 miles (113 km)

Elizabeth image

Driving distance from Clifton, NJ to Paterson 5.2 miles (8 km)

Elizabeth image

Driving distance from East Orange, NJ to Paterson 11.7 miles (19 km)

Elizabeth image

Driving distance from Edison, NJ to Paterson 35.51 miles (57 km)

Driving distance from Elizabethport, NJ to Paterson 25.58 miles (41 km)

Elizabeth image

Driving distance from Hamilton, NJ to Paterson 59.72 miles (96 km)

Gas Cost Calculator