How far is Paterson, NJ from North Arlington, NJ?
The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to North Arlington, NJ is about 12 miles (19.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 17m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The most populous city in Passaic County, New Jersey.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Paterson and North Arlington.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and North Arlington.
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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 · 28 sec · Ellison Street
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Turn right onto Memorial Drive
744 ft · 15 sec · Memorial Drive
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Turn right
81 m · 10 sec
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Turn straight onto Ward Street
1656 ft · 34 sec · Ward Street
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Continue on Oliver Street
942 ft · 18 sec · Oliver Street
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Turn slight left
4.2 mi · 5 min
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Take the ramp slight right toward NJTP
1357 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto State Route 3
3.2 mi · 4 min · State Route 3
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Take the exit slight right toward NJ 21 North: Paterson, Rutherford, Lyndhurst
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left
1173 ft · 29 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on Rutherford, Lyndhurst
857 ft · 21 sec
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Turn straight onto Rutherford Avenue
2968 ft · 56 sec · Rutherford Avenue
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Turn right onto Ridge Road
2.2 mi · 4 min · Ridge Road
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Turn left onto Beaver Avenue
16 m · 2 sec · Beaver Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Beaver Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Paterson and North Arlington.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn slight left
4.21 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Paterson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Arlington.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Paterson to North Arlington?
The road trip is about 12 miles (19.3 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Clifton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Paterson and 6 miles from North Arlington.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.1 miles (14.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.9 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.72 one way or $3.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Paterson and Showers And Thunderstorms Likely near North Arlington.
Stop Ideas Near Clifton
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Clifton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and North Arlington. Straight-line distance: 9.1 mi (14.64 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 North Arlington
Borough in Bergen County, New Jersey
| Population | 15,609 |
| Coordinates | 40.7884300, -74.1332000 |
| Altitude | 42 |
| Country | United States |
End: North Arlington (-74.1332, 40.78843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.72 | $3.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.93 | $3.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.08 | $4.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.51 | $5.02 |
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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