How far is Paterson, NJ from Long Valley, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Long Valley, NJ is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Gloucester County, New Jersey
Route Weather Snapshot
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Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Long Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Long Valley.
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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
2.1 mi · 3 min · Interstate 80 West
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Keep slight left to continue on I 287 South: Morristown
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Merge slight right
3.8 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward CR 510: Lafayette Avenue, Ridgedale Avenue
855 ft · 21 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on CR 510: Morris Avenue, Lafayette Avenue
889 ft · 22 sec
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Turn straight onto Lafayette Avenue
1821 ft · 32 sec · Lafayette Avenue
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Turn right onto Morris Street
673 ft · 19 sec · Morris Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Morris Street
56 m · 3 sec · Morris Street
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Exit the roundabout onto Morris Street
535 ft · 11 sec · Morris Street
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Turn slight right onto East Park Place
69 m · 4 sec · East Park Place
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Keep slight left to continue on East Park Place
148 m · 11 sec · East Park Place
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Continue on North Park Place
36 m · 6 sec · North Park Place
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Turn right onto Washington Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Washington Street
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Continue on Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)
1737 ft · 29 sec · Mendham Avenue (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)
1.6 mi · 2 min · Washington-Mendham Road E. (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on Mendham Road East
3.2 mi · 5 min · Mendham Road East
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Continue on Mendham Road (Old Rt. 24)
2.3 mi · 3 min · Mendham Road (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on Washington Turnpike (Old Rt. 24)
1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Turnpike (Old Rt. 24)
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Continue on Main Street
2.7 mi · 4 min · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3111 ft · 55 sec · West Main Street
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Continue on Washington Turnpike
1.2 km · 1 min · Washington Turnpike
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Continue on Old Route 24
1 km · 56 sec · Old Route 24
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Continue on East Mill Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · East Mill Road
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Turn right onto Schooley's Mountain Road
156 m · 12 sec · Schooley's Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Fairview Avenue
20 m · 3 sec · Fairview Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Fairview Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Long Valley.
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.
Union Boulevard
Merge slight left
8.18 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Long Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Long Valley?
The road trip is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Monroe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.3 miles from Paterson and 19.4 miles from Long Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.60 one way or $11.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Paterson and Chance Rain Showers near Long Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Monroe
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
West Orange Town Hall
Orange Township City Hall
Bloomfield Municipal Building
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Monroe.
Newark Liberty International Airport
Pennsylvania Station
Metropark station
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Long Valley. Straight-line distance: 33.06 mi (53.2 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 Long Valley
Census-designated place in Washington Township, Morris County, New Jersey
| Population | 1,879 |
| Coordinates | 40.7859300, -74.7801600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| Country | United States |
End: Long Valley (-74.78016, 40.78593)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 62 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 28m |
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 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $6.30 | $12.60 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.79 | $13.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $8.19 | $16.39 |
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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