How far is Paterson, NJ from Livingston, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Livingston, NJ is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.2 miles (18 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 50m 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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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Livingston.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Livingston.
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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
2.4 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 613: The Caldwells, Lincoln Park
563 ft · 16 sec
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Keep slight left
40 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto Two Bridges Road
69 m · 4 sec · Two Bridges Road
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Continue on Passaic Avenue
5.8 mi · 9 min · Passaic Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Eagle Rock Avenue
1278 ft · 27 sec · Eagle Rock Avenue
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Turn right onto Eisenhower Parkway
1266 ft · 21 sec · Eisenhower Parkway
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 280 East
1314 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Essex Freeway
1.1 km · 48 sec · Essex Freeway
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 527 South: Livingston
1314 ft · 32 sec
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Turn straight
1.1 mi · 2 min
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Turn left onto East Mount Pleasant Avenue
38 m · 3 sec · East Mount Pleasant Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Mount Pleasant Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Livingston.
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.
Passaic Avenue
Continue on Passaic Avenue
5.78 mi · 00h 09m
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 Livingston.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Livingston?
The road trip is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
North Caldwell is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.7 miles from Paterson and 7.7 miles from Livingston.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.2 miles (18 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 7:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.21 one way or $4.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Livingston.
Stop Ideas Near North Caldwell
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 North Caldwell.
Pennsylvania Station
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Yonkers station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Livingston. Straight-line distance: 11.21 mi (18.04 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 Livingston
Township in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 30,397 |
| Coordinates | 40.7959300, -74.3148700 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Livingston (-74.31487, 40.79593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $2.21 | $4.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.48 | $4.97 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.68 | $5.35 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.23 | $6.46 |
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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