How far is Paterson, NJ from Moe, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Moe, NJ is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
26.65 mi
00h 42m
Flight
20.33 mi
32.71 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.33 mi
Kilometers
32.71 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
26.65 mi
Kilometers
42.89 km
Drive Time
00h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Moe
Tue, Nov 10, 4:45 AM EST
Return by in Paterson
Tue, Nov 10, 5:27 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-11-10T04:03
Arrive Moe
Tue, Nov 10, 4:45 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:42 AM to 7:42 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:06 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Paterson
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Wanaque
NJ

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

From Paterson
13.3 mi
00h 21m
To Moe
13.4 mi
00h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 13 mph W
Destination
Moe Weather
NJ
Live fallback forecast
63°F
Tuesday
Using Ringwood as the closest live forecast in the Passaic County weather hub.

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
0 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Moe.

  1. 1

    Start on Colt Street

    66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellison Street

    879 ft · 32 sec · Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Memorial Drive

    138 m · 10 sec · Memorial Drive

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on Memorial Drive

    714 ft · 16 sec · Memorial Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    1071 ft · 23 sec · Bridge Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto River Street

    1589 ft · 34 sec · River Street

  7. 7

    Turn left

    711 ft · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2969 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Goffle Road

    1172 ft · 22 sec · Goffle Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Goffle Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · Goffle Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp slight right

    100 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto NJ 208 North: Oakland

    134 m · 12 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    3.2 mi · 4 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 3 min

  15. 15

    Merge slight right

    1 mi · 1 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward Skyline Drive, Ringwood

    1292 ft · 32 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on Ringwood

    671 ft · 17 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    4.8 mi · 7 min · Skyline Drive

  19. 19

    Continue on Skyline Drive

    41 m · 4 sec · Skyline Drive

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike

    8.1 mi · 12 min · Greenwood Lake Turnpike

  21. 21

    Continue on Union Valley Road

    1297 ft · 26 sec · Union Valley Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Warwick Turnpike

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Warwick Turnpike

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Melrose Avenue

    617 ft · 27 sec · Melrose Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Melrose Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Greenwood Lake Turnpike
8.1 mi · 30%
NJ 208 North
6.86 mi · 26%
Skyline Drive
5.09 mi · 19%
Goffle Road
2.55 mi · 10%
Warwick Turnpike
1.94 mi · 7%
East Main Street
0.56 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Greenwood Lake Turnpike

Turn right onto Greenwood Lake Turnpike

8.1 mi · 00h 12m

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 42m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.4 mi
20.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Wanaque
00h 21m from Paterson
Leave By
7:06 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Moe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Moe?

The road trip is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?

Wanaque is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.3 miles from Paterson and 13.4 miles from Moe.

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

The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.4 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:06 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.81 one way or $7.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Moe.

Stop Ideas Near Wanaque

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Wanaque, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Wanaque.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

35 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

35 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Croton–Harmon station

38 mi away
1 Croton Point Avenue
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

38 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Moe. Straight-line distance: 20.33 mi (32.71 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
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#2 Moe

Moe is a place in New Jersey, United States.

Population0
Coordinates41.1623200, -74.3865400
Altitude340
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: Moe (-74.38654, 41.16232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 43 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 19m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.94 gal
3.56 L · about $3.81
Round trip
$7.62
1.88 gal · 7.12 L
Estimated CO2
8.4 kg one way
Round trip: 16.7 kg / 37 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.06 $3.81 $7.62
Mid-grade $4.69 $4.41 $8.82
Premium $5.00 $4.70 $9.39
Diesel $6.30 $5.92 $11.84

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and Moe. The current time is 04:03:03.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.