How far is Paterson, NJ from Guttenberg, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Guttenberg, NJ is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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Halfway Point
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Township of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Guttenberg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Guttenberg.
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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
1.7 mi · 3 min · Market Street
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Turn straight onto Lakeview Avenue
133 m · 9 sec · Lakeview Avenue
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Turn left onto NJTP, GSP
554 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East, NJTP: Elmwood Park, New York City
1532 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
2.1 mi · 2 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Christopher Columbus Highway
5.5 mi · 6 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South, NJTP
1.6 km · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on US 46: The Ridgefields
904 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 46: Ridgefield Park, Ridgefield
77 m · 4 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 46 East: Ridgefield
2278 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left
2375 ft · 41 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 93: Grand Avenue
542 ft · 13 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 1-9 South
82 m · 9 sec
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue
3212 ft · 1 min · Grand Avenue
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Turn straight onto South Broad Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · South Broad Avenue
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Turn right
85 m · 16 sec
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Turn left onto Fairview Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Fairview Avenue
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Turn right onto Bergenline Avenue
81 m · 11 sec · Bergenline Avenue
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Turn left onto Boulevard East
1.4 mi · 2 min · Boulevard East
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Turn right onto 74th Street
1092 ft · 35 sec · 74th Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
1249 ft · 48 sec · Broadway
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Turn left onto 69th Street
713 ft · 31 sec · 69th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · 69th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Guttenberg.
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.
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.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Guttenberg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Guttenberg?
The road trip is about 16.9 miles (27.2 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
South Hackensack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.5 miles from Paterson and 8.5 miles from Guttenberg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.3 miles (19.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.45 one way or $4.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Guttenberg.
Stop Ideas Near South Hackensack
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to South Hackensack.
Pennsylvania Station
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Newark Liberty International Airport
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Guttenberg. Straight-line distance: 12.3 mi (19.8 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 Guttenberg
Town
| Population | 11,015 |
| Coordinates | 40.7920500, -74.0037500 |
| Altitude | 61 |
| Country | United States |
End: Guttenberg (-74.00375, 40.79205)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.76 | $5.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.97 | $5.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.59 | $7.18 |
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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