How far is Paterson, NJ from North Haledon, NJ?

The driving distance from Paterson, NJ to North Haledon, NJ is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 16m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.32 mi
00h 08m
Flight
2.75 mi
4.43 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.75 mi
Kilometers
4.43 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.32 mi
Kilometers
5.35 km
Drive Time
00h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Haledon
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 PM EDT
Return by in Paterson
Sat, Apr 18, 1:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paterson
2026-04-18T12:59
Arrive North Haledon
Sat, Apr 18, 1:07 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:08 AM to 7:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Paterson
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

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

Mid-route stop
Haledon
NJ

Town in Passaic County, New Jersey

From Paterson
1.7 mi
00h 04m
To North Haledon
1.7 mi
00h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paterson and North Haledon.

  1. 1

    Start on Colt Street

    66 m · 18 sec · Colt Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Ellison Street

    88 m · 13 sec · Ellison Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Street

    103 m · 20 sec · Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Van Houten Street

    720 ft · 27 sec · Van Houten Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Main Street

    88 m · 8 sec · Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto West Broadway

    2728 ft · 52 sec · West Broadway

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Belmont Avenue

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Belmont Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right

    582 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left

    112 m · 29 sec

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right

    100 m · 24 sec

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
333.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Belmont Avenue
2.21 mi · 67%
West Broadway
0.52 mi · 16%
Van Houten Street
0.14 mi · 4%
Church Street
0.06 mi · 2%
Ellison Street
0.05 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.05 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Belmont Avenue

Turn right onto Belmont Avenue

2.21 mi · 00h 04m

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 08m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+0.6 mi
2.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Haledon
00h 04m from Paterson
Leave By
8:14 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Paterson and Partly Sunny near North Haledon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paterson to North Haledon?

The road trip is about 3.3 miles (5.3 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?

Haledon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.7 miles from Paterson and 1.7 miles from North Haledon.

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

The direct path is about 2.7 miles (4.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.49 one way or $0.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Paterson and Partly Sunny near North Haledon.

Stop Ideas Near Haledon

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Haledon, 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 Haledon.

RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

22 mi away
1 Raymond Plaza West
RAIL

Yonkers station

24 mi away
5 Buena Vista Ave.
RAIL

Newark Liberty International Airport

26 mi away
Newark Liberty International Airport
RAIL

Pennsylvania Station

26 mi away
8th Ave 31st Street / 8th Ave 33rd Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paterson and North Haledon. Straight-line distance: 2.75 mi (4.43 km).

Paterson

#1 Paterson

The third most populous city in New Jersey.

Population144,801
Coordinates40.9167700, -74.1718100
Altitude26
CountryUnited States
North Haledon

#2 North Haledon

Borough of New Jersey, United States

Population8,362
Coordinates40.9551000, -74.1859800
Altitude74
CountryUnited States
Start: Paterson (-74.17181, 40.91677)
End: North Haledon (-74.18598, 40.9551)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 5 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.44 L · about $0.49
Round trip
$0.98
0.24 gal · 0.88 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $0.49 $0.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $0.55 $1.10
Premium $4.95 $0.59 $1.19
Diesel $5.98 $0.72 $1.44

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 · Apr 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Paterson and North Haledon. The current time is 12:59:08.

Distance to Other Cities

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