How far is Paterson, NJ from Montvale, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to Montvale, NJ is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m 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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Halfway Point
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Town/borough in New Jersey, USA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and Montvale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and Montvale.
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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 · 32 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn left onto Memorial Drive
138 m · 10 sec · Memorial Drive
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Keep slight right
63 m · 3 sec
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Turn straight onto Broadway
132 m · 9 sec · Broadway
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Continue on Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
2968 ft · 58 sec · Dr Martin Luther King Jr Way
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Continue on Broadway
3 mi · 5 min · Broadway
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Continue on NJ 4
1 mi · 2 min · NJ 4
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Continue straight
1 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
2724 ft · 45 sec
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Take the exit slight right
94 m · 8 sec
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Continue on Bergen Town Center Drive
149 m · 8 sec · Bergen Town Center Drive
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Turn right onto Forest Avenue
4.2 mi · 7 min · Forest Avenue
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Continue on 4th Avenue
3227 ft · 1 min · 4th Avenue
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Keep slight right to continue on 3rd Avenue
1.1 km · 1 min · 3rd Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Washington Avenue
94 m · 7 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Westwood Avenue
1114 ft · 28 sec · Westwood Avenue
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Turn left onto Kinderkamack Road
3.5 mi · 5 min · Kinderkamack Road
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Turn right onto Grand Avenue East
1451 ft · 39 sec · Grand Avenue East
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Turn left onto Hillcrest Avenue
1645 ft · 1 min · Hillcrest Avenue
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Continue on Myrtle Street
129 m · 19 sec · Myrtle Street
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Continue on Penn Avenue
111 m · 16 sec · Penn Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and Montvale.
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.
Forest Avenue
Turn right onto Forest Avenue
4.24 mi · 00h 07m
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 Montvale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to Montvale?
The road trip is about 16.7 miles (26.9 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
River Edge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.3 miles from Paterson and 8.3 miles from Montvale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 11.9 miles (19.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.41 one way or $4.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Paterson and Mostly Sunny near Montvale.
Stop Ideas Near River Edge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Radio City Music Hall
Orangetown Town Hall
Town Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to River Edge.
Yonkers station
Pennsylvania Station
New Rochelle station
Pennsylvania Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and Montvale. Straight-line distance: 11.87 mi (19.11 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 Montvale
Borough in New Jersey, United States
| Population | 8,580 |
| Coordinates | 41.0467600, -74.0229200 |
| Altitude | 96 |
| Country | United States |
End: Montvale (-74.02292, 41.04676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 27 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $2.41 | $4.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.71 | $5.43 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.92 | $5.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $3.53 | $7.06 |
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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