How far is Paterson, NJ from Kearny, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Kearny, NJ is about 13.5 miles (21.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.3 miles (16.6 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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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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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Kearny.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Kearny.
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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
7.4 mi · 8 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Main Street, Belleville
857 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Main Street
2611 ft · 46 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Academy Street
150 m · 14 sec · Academy Street
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Turn left onto Stephens Street
131 m · 13 sec · Stephens Street
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Turn left onto Rutgers Street
115 m · 8 sec · Rutgers Street
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Continue on Rutgers Street
42 m · 4 sec · Rutgers Street
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Continue on Belleville Turnpike
3164 ft · 1 min · Belleville Turnpike
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Turn right onto Kearny Avenue
1 mi · 3 min · Kearny Avenue
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Turn left onto Oakwood Avenue
72 m · 16 sec · Oakwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Beech Street
38 m · 5 sec · Beech Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beech Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Kearny.
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
7.42 mi · 00h 08m
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 Sunny near Kearny.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Kearny?
The road trip is about 13.5 miles (21.7 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 6.8 miles from Paterson and 6.8 miles from Kearny.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.3 miles (16.6 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.96 one way or $3.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Sunny near Kearny.
Stop Ideas Near Wallington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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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 Kearny. Straight-line distance: 10.34 mi (16.64 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 Kearny
Town in New Jersey
| Population | 40,507 |
| Coordinates | 40.7684300, -74.1454200 |
| Altitude | 32 |
| Country | United States |
End: Kearny (-74.14542, 40.76843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.38 | $4.76 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
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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