How far is Paterson, NJ from Hasbrouck Heights, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Hasbrouck Heights, NJ is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 28m 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
7.72 mi
00h 14m
Flight
6.25 mi
10.06 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.25 mi
Kilometers
10.06 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
7.72 mi
Kilometers
12.43 km
Drive Time
00h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hasbrouck Heights
Sat, Apr 25, 5:05 PM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Sat, Apr 25, 5:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-25T16:50
Arrive Hasbrouck Heights
Sat, Apr 25, 5:05 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 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
Garfield
NJ

City in Bergen County, New Jersey

From Paterson
3.9 mi
00h 07m
To Hasbrouck Heights
3.9 mi
00h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Saturday

Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph E
Destination
50°F
Saturday

Rain

Starts
Sat, Apr 25 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 14 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Hasbrouck Heights.

  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

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Market Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left onto 21st Avenue

    3239 ft · 1 min · 21st Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn slight right onto McLean Boulevard

    1.3 km · 51 sec · McLean Boulevard

  7. 7

    Merge slight right

    2119 ft · 26 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1.4 mi · 1 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward Dayton Avenue, Monroe Street, Passaic

    1213 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Dayton Avenue

    153 m · 17 sec · Dayton Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Monroe Street

    1777 ft · 40 sec · Monroe Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto River Drive

    1.2 km · 1 min · River Drive

  13. 13

    Continue on Saddle River Avenue

    1761 ft · 52 sec · Saddle River Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Main Street

    651 ft · 18 sec · Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Terhune Avenue

    2249 ft · 60 sec · Terhune Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Passaic Avenue

    1969 ft · 53 sec · Passaic Avenue

  17. 17

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Boulevard Roundabout

    131 m · 13 sec · Boulevard

  18. 18

    Exit the rotary onto Boulevard

    78 m · 11 sec · Boulevard

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Henry Street

    91 m · 13 sec · Henry Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Henry Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
259.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
McLean Boulevard
2.59 mi · 33%
Market Street
1.36 mi · 18%
River Drive
0.75 mi · 10%
21st Avenue
0.61 mi · 8%
Terhune Avenue
0.43 mi · 6%
Passaic Avenue
0.37 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

McLean Boulevard

Keep slight left

1.39 mi · 00h 02m

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 14m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.4 mi
6.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Garfield
00h 07m from Paterson
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Paterson and Rain near Hasbrouck Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Hasbrouck Heights?

The road trip is about 7.7 miles (12.4 km) and usually takes 00h 14m 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?

Garfield is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.9 miles from Paterson and 3.9 miles from Hasbrouck Heights.

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

The direct path is about 6.3 miles (10.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.4 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.10 one way or $2.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Paterson and Rain near Hasbrouck Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Garfield

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 Garfield and the surrounding midpoint area.
City Hall Parking Lot
Scenic stop 12.3 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 13.4 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 10.7 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 13.4 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 Garfield.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

17 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

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

Yonkers station

19 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

21 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Hasbrouck Heights. Straight-line distance: 6.25 mi (10.06 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
Hasbrouck Heights

#2 Hasbrouck Heights

Town in New Jersey

Population11,912
Coordinates40.8581600, -74.0807000
Altitude41
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Hasbrouck Heights (-74.0807, 40.85816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 12 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.27 gal
1.03 L · about $1.10
Round trip
$2.21
0.54 gal · 2.06 L
Estimated CO2
2.4 kg one way
Round trip: 4.8 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.10 $2.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.24 $2.48
Premium $4.95 $1.34 $2.68
Diesel $5.98 $1.61 $3.23

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 25, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Hasbrouck Heights. The current time is 16:50:59.

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.