How far is Paterson, NJ from Knowlton, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Knowlton, NJ is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
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Borough of New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Knowlton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Knowlton.
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Start on Colt Street
66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street
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Turn right onto Ellison Street
88 m · 13 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn left onto Church Street
103 m · 20 sec · Church Street
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Turn left onto Van Houten Street
720 ft · 27 sec · Van Houten Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
88 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn slight left onto West Broadway
2904 ft · 1 min · West Broadway
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Turn left onto Union Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · Union Avenue
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Continue on Union Boulevard
1.8 mi · 3 min · Union Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
743 ft · 20 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Dover, Del Water Gap
1366 ft · 33 sec
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Continue on Interstate 80 West
1.6 mi · 2 min · Interstate 80 West
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Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap
1623 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
32 mi · 37 min · Christopher Columbus Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 521: Hope, Blairstown
1135 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 521 South: Hope
98 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Hope - Blairstown Road
1 km · 1 min · Hope - Blairstown Road
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Turn right onto Foundry Road
2649 ft · 2 min · Foundry Road
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Turn right onto Mount Hermon Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Mount Hermon Road
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Turn slight left onto Labarre Road
133 m · 22 sec · Labarre Road
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Turn left onto Delaware Road
625 ft · 12 sec · Delaware Road
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Continue on Knowlton Road
1 km · 1 min · Knowlton Road
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Turn right onto Magnolia Drive
39 m · 6 sec · Magnolia Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Magnolia Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Knowlton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Christopher Columbus Highway
Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway
32 mi · 00h 37m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Sunny leaving Paterson and Sunny near Knowlton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Knowlton?
The road trip is about 51.9 miles (83.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wharton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.9 miles from Paterson and 26 miles from Knowlton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 44.7 miles (71.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.48 one way or $14.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paterson and Sunny near Knowlton.
Stop Ideas Near Wharton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wharton.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Knowlton. Straight-line distance: 44.71 mi (71.95 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 Knowlton
Township in Warren County, New Jersey
| Population | 2,930 |
| Coordinates | 40.9303800, -75.0279500 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Knowlton (-75.02795, 40.93038)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 83 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.48 | $14.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.42 | $16.83 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $9.07 | $18.13 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.94 | $21.89 |
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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